Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and insight of the flight software development being performed by the prime contractor for the Orion Spacecraft in the GNCP domain.
• Take initiative analyzing difficult GNCP flight software problems.
• Review and provide oversight of flight software requirements, architecture, development, design, integration, production, verification, validation, and certification.
• Support the Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) Flight Software Console during Artemis Missions.
• Coordinate flight software issues and resolution across programs and vehicle systems engineering teams.
• Provide technical feedback on the products produced by the prime contractor as the software for the Orion spacecraft is developed.
• Review C++ code for errors and ensure proper adherence was given to processes for code development.
• Detect areas of risk within the flight software and guide contractors through corrective action.
• Interface with NASA and prime contractor engineering teams in a government and prime contractor environment. Provide inputs for developing Certification of Flight Readiness (COFR) recommendations.
• This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• B.S. in Aerospace, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, or related disciplines required.
• At least five years of related software systems engineering experience with real-time safety-critical software in aerospace with expertise in one or more of the following key areas: Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Propulsion. 
• Experience greater than the minimum expertise is highly valued.
• Experience working with flight software providers to correct defects in their systems.
• Experience working with software-dominant flight control systems. 
• Additional consideration will be given for experience with software control systems for recent spacecraft.
• Ability to analyze requirements documents, especially those developed for NASA spacecraft contracts.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
• Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic. Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired:

• M.S. in Aerospace, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience in full life cycle of safety-critical human-rated software for aerospace applications.
• Experience in flight software development for human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, SpaceX Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Orion, or Lunar Gateway.
• Experience developing objected-oriented C++ code.
• Experience developing Python code.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Experience with NASA core Flight System (cFS).
• Experience performing flight software verification.
• Vehicle-wide knowledge of space vehicle systems, e.g., avionics; command and telemetry; command and control; timeline/vehicle management; systems management; displays; power; thermal; communications and tracking; NASA Docking System, etc.
• Knowledge of aerospace or similar vehicle operations, e.g., aircraft, space vehicle, satellite, submarine, etc.
• Familiarity with the NASA Spacecraft Software Engineering Team (SSET) standards and processes for class A safety-critical flight software.
• Experience with software configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with NASA's Orion Spacecraft.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: