Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 6+ years of experience, or Master's with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years
Proficient in C, C++, Java, and/or Python in UNIX/Linux or real-time environments
Familiarity with JPL and NASA software assurance standards and practices
Experience with software engineering tools like GitHub and JIRA
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to learn technical concepts quickly and independently
Responsibilities
Perform high-value Software Quality Assurance Engineering for mission-critical software
Plan and cost Software Assurance activities tailored to specific projects
Review and assess software development throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate with supervisors to enhance software infrastructure and processes
Research and implement new tools for improving software quality and risk analysis
Explore innovative areas in software assurance, including model-based assurance and static code analysis
Benefits
25-month contract with potential for extension or conversion
Flexible work schedule
Customer and contract-specific training provided
Full benefits package included
Onsite position in Pasadena, CA
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance Duration - 25 month contract position with potential to be extended or converted W2 with full benefits, flexible Work Schedule Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided. Location - Pasadena, CA (onsite) Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen The US base pay range for this full-time position is $50-100/hr + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Software is taking on more responsibilities in providing capabilities for complex missions to understand the earth's environment, explore our universe and find answers to the biggest questions of humankind. We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer III team member to help assure our software, evaluate potential approaches and solutions to problems with project-wide impact, and to determine appropriate resolutions to those impacts.
Be a member of the Software and System Assurance, Technology and Research 1122 Group in a culture that is team based, improvement oriented and believe that work can be fun. Be part of a workforce that values input to strategic and tactical plan advice, developing the necessary processes, tools, and innovations to create the best Group possible.
Plan and cost appropriate Software Assurance activities tailored to a project.
Review and assess software development throughout projects' lifecycle.
Work with the Software Quality Assurance Group Supervisor and Leads to improve the Projects' Software infrastructure: the processes, systems, and tools that support existing functions and enable new ones.
Seek out new tools and techniques that improve the performance of Software Quality, Reliability, and Safety Engineering, and that enable better risk analysis and detection of defects and vulnerabilities early in the project life cycle.
Explore promising new areas of software assurance, including model-based assurance, static code analysis, independent verification of systems, AIs, LLMs, and assurance of software embedded in ASICs and FPGAs.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Cyber Defense, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering or similar technical discipline with typically a minimum of 6 years of related experience, Master degree in similar disciplines with 4 years of related experience, or PhD in similar disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experience that includes the following: requirements analysis, design, coding, configuration management, integration and testing.
Knowledge of JPL Problem Reporting System and Problem Failure Reports.
Knowledge of NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard 8739.8, NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR 7150.2, JPL Software Development Requirements, JPL Safety and Mission Assurance Requirements, JPL Flight Project Practices, and JPL Design Principles.
Experience in programming in the C, C++, Java and/or Python programming languages in a UNIX/Linux or real-time (e.g. VxWorks) operating system environment.
Experience with software engineering tools such as Github, and JIRA.
Experience with Costing and Managing Assurance Activities for JPL Flight Projects.
Experience with JPL's Flight Software Processes.
Experience with JPL Risk Management for JPL Projects.
Experience with JPL and NASA Quality Assurance Programs.
Experience in writing, winning, and working on Research Proposals.
Ability to learn technical knowledge quickly and independently.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
This candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance based upon Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within a 5-year scope and must be approved for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) accesses.
DESIRED SKILLS
Experience with Assuring JPL Project Software and System Security Engineering.
Experience with software engineering tools such as Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), compilers, and static analyzers.
Experience with Pen Testing.
Experience with modern systems and software development processes, as described in the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).
The capability to analyze modern systems and software requirements, architecture, and test procedures and results.
About Columbus Technologies and Services
Columbus Technologies and Services is an information technology and professional services company that provides staffing, consulting, and project management services to government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Garden Grove, California. Columbus Technologies and Services has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
