Flight Software Engineer

METECS

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in software development within a Linux environment

Responsibilities

  • Support the software development life cycle for the SR-1 Freedom vehicle
  • Engage in software systems engineering, design and development activities
  • Conduct testing, verification, and validation of software
  • Assist in the certification process of software
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Benefits

  • On-site presence at NASA's Johnson Space Center
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact aerospace projects
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and tools in software development
  • Professional growth opportunities in a prestigious aerospace environment
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support NASA's SR-1 Freedom vehicle. Your support of this effort will occur throughout the software development life cycle from software systems engineering, design and development through testing, verification and validation, and certification. An ideal candidate must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting.

This position requires on-site presence at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Good working knowledge of C, C++, and Python
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Software development in a Linux environment

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with testing and verification
  • Experience with MIL-STD-1553
  • Familiarity with simulations tools such as MATLAB, Simulink
  • NASA Core flight software (cFS) experience
  • Experience with design of embedded systems
  • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, Green Hils, etc)


Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

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