Software Engineer (BT-26144)

Bastion Technologies

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or information technology.
  • 1+ years of recent relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency with C/C++ and familiarity with Dart/Flutter and Javascript.
  • Experience in GUI development for user interface and backend applications.
  • Knowledge of Software Architecture and proficiency with Linux.
  • Ability to communicate with hardware for reading sensors and commanding actuators.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, plus familiarity with data packages like pandas and numpy.

Responsibilities

  • Support team in developing software for exercise equipment for space missions.
  • Develop applications for health tracking of astronauts in low-gravity environments.
  • Participate in the creation of sensorimotor training tools for microgravity applications.
  • Review and maintain software for human spaceflight scenarios.
  • Conduct system integration and testing while coordinating verification duties.
  • Engage in the development of firmware and modeling/simulation related to health countermeasure systems.
  • Perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement 401k plan and life insurance options.
  • Access to disability benefits and AD&D coverage.
  • Flexible work schedules when available to accommodate personal needs.
  • Support for professional training and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Software Engineer - Counter Measures Systems will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support a team responsible for the software components of existing exercise equipment and new equipment such as a heart rate monitor used on future spacecraft missions.
  • Counter Measures Systems Software Engineer will help NASA with the health of astronauts in the reduced gravity environments of the ISS and Gateway spacecraft:
    • Demonstrate strong skills in developing software applications, adapting software/firmware for use with robotic devices, and Graphical User Interface development. Experience with developing systems, formulas, or methods that help track or maintain human health, especially during spaceflight will be valuable to potential candidates.
    • An interest in human technology development is important.
    • Potential development projects include sensorimotor training tools for microgravity applications, software application development, firmware development, and modeling/simulation of humans in conjunction with health countermeasure systems.
    • Generate and maintain software for these human spaceflight scenarios. Review software products and artifacts for completeness of design and implementation. Perform system integration and testing as well as coordinate testing and verification duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.


REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or information technology.
  • Must have a minimum of 1+ years of recent and related work experience.
  • Must have experience developing software applications and an interest in human technology development.
  • Must have knowledge of Software Architecture and proficiency with Linux.
  • Must have GUI development experience for user interface and backend applications.
  • Proficiency with C/C++ coding, and familiar with Dart/Flutter, Javascript.
  • Has experience communicating with hardware for reading sensors and commanding actuators.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python (as well as packages pandas and numpy).
  • Must understand database orchestration and querying (InfluxDB3, Postgres DB using SQL).
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving software integration issues.
  • Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
  • Able to quickly adapt to new situations and a willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center.


DESIRED:
  • Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team.
  • Experience developing software across the full development life cycle.
  • Knowledge of the NASA Spacecraft systems and software development standards.
  • Object oriented software development.
  • Agile software development.
  • Adept at analyzing and interpreting data, data exploration, and AI/ML model development using Python, R, or other tools.


WORK LOCATION:
  • This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
  • Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.


BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
  • All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
  • Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
  • Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
  • Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
  • Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
  • Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.


BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

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