United Launch Alliance

Flight Computer Emulation Software Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance$92K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in software development
  • Proficient in C/C++ and embedded programming
  • Experience in object-oriented design and Linux
  • Familiarity with agile development and software configuration tools like Git
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test flight computer emulator software
  • Develop new software products adhering to real-time requirements
  • Refine system requirements and perform software integration and verification
  • Collaborate in an agile team with a 'fail fast' approach
  • Engage cross-functionally to innovate and enhance software solutions
  • Demonstrate software capabilities to teammates and external partners

Benefits

  • 401(k) match with additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
  • Option for a '9/80 schedule' with every other Friday off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1798

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

At ULA, as an Flight Computer Emulation Software Engineer 2 in the Flight Computer Emulation group, you will design, implement, test, verify, document, and deploy ULA's Centaur V flight computer emulator and support tools for use in flight software development and all-digital integrated vehicle simulations. Core responsibilities include:
  • Act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for embedded flight control, ground control software, and associated modeling/simulation software.
  • Develop new software products, implement modern software design principles, resolve complex technical problems, and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
  • Refine requirements, design subsystems, develop code units, and perform integration, test, and verification of software.
  • Work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment embracing a "fail fast" mentality (fail fast, fail often, react quickly and learn from every failure).
  • Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, System Engineers, QA, and/or Automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.
  • Regularly demonstrate new software capabilities to teammates and stakeholders, including flight software development, Artemis emulator integration, and NASA partner teams.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with C/C++
  • Experience with embedded programming and/or robotics
  • Experience with object-oriented design
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience working in an agile development team environment
  • Experience with software configuration management practices and tools such as git
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with hardware emulation
  • Experience with modern software development practices & tools
  • Knowledge and ability to work within an agile development environment using an Atlassian tool suite (e.g. Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Experience with development and execution in cloud platforms
  • Experience with shared memory management for inter-process communication
  • Experience with Python, QEMU, and/or ZeroMQ


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $92,783.00 - $154,638.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments


Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

About United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company provides reliable and cost-effective launch services for government and commercial customers, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and other agencies. ULA's launch vehicles include the Atlas V and Delta IV families of rockets, which are designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable customers to achieve their goals in space.
Learn more about United Launch Alliance
Size
3,500 employees
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Founded
2006

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