Spacecraft Software Engineer II and III

Velos

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with a BS or 0+ years with an MS for Engineer II; 10+ years with a BS or 5+ years with an MS or 0 years with a PhD for Engineer III.
  • Experience in spacecraft flight and ground software engineering, ideally with classified programs.
  • Proficient in software system testing, programming, and documentation.
  • Able to analyze software requirements and assess feasibility within constraints.
  • U.S. Citizenship and a TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and design of flight and ground software systems.
  • Conduct analysis of software requirements for feasibility and constraints.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure optimal software-hardware integration.
  • Design and formulate software systems using scientific analysis.
  • Develop software testing procedures and documentation for quality assurance.
  • Coordinate with customers regarding software system maintenance.
  • Evaluate operational and performance requirements for overall system effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Competitive PTO policy to promote work-life balance.
  • 401K plan to support future financial planning.
  • Comprehensive health benefits to look after your well-being.
Full Job Description
We are looking for highly qualified candidates for an upcoming contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

Spacecraft Software Engineer II and III:

Qualified candidates are knowledgeable Spacecraft Flight and Ground Software Engineers, preferably with experience working on classified programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Supports the development, research, design, implementation, testing, and evaluation of flight and ground software and systems, in conjunction with hardware product development, that enable computers to perform their applications, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Excludes paraprofessional positions. Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system. Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation. Consults with customer concerning maintenance of software system. May coordinate installation of software system.

Education Requirements:
  • Spacecraft S/W Engineer II
    • 5+ years of experience with BS degree or 0+ years of experience with MS degree.
  • Spacecraft S/W Engineer III
    • 10+ years of experience with BS degree or 5+ years of experience with MS degree or 0+ years of experience with PhD degree.


Clearance Requirements:
  • TS with ability to obtain SCI.
  • Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits.

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