HX5, LLC
Spacecraft Core Flight Software Engineer
Engineer II on the NASA JETSII contract at Johnson Space Center in Houston, developing spacecraft core flight software: decomposing system requirements, writing C and Python interfaces between vehicle-level GFE and module-level code, and performing integration testing, verification, and interface documentation.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US-TX-Houston
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school
- Strong C programming skills and experience within the last 2 years
- Proficiency with C coding in a Linux environment
- Strong Python skills and experience within the last 2 years
- Familiarity with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools
- Experience with web-based collaboration tools
- System and software configuration management experience
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
- Good oral and written communication with customers and team members
- Excellent time management skills; ability to manage multiple actions and projects
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently; customer service oriented
- Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Nice to have
- Experience with agile software development
- Experience with embedded processors
- Experience with VxWorks Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
- Data-driven architecture experience
- Experience with Core Flight System (cFS) applications or similar flight software framework
- Experience with NASA NPR 7150.2 or DO-178C
- Experience with NASA-STD-8739.8 safety-critical software development standards
- Experience on an Integrated Product Team developing and testing safety-critical flight software
- Experience with software testing and verification
- Experience developing software across the full development life cycle
- Experience with GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence
Full description
Spacecraft Core Flight Software EngineerEngineer IIR0173915NASA Johnson Space CenterHouston, Texas
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking a Spacecraft Core Flight Software Engineerto join the JETSII Contract.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Decompose system requirements into software requirements
- Develop Requirements Traceability Matrix
- Write software to build interfaces between vehicle level GFE code and module level contractor-supplied code
- Analyze performance of software interfaces and perform integration testing
- Develop C / Python software to provide the required functionality
- Perform software testing and verification
- Develop software documentation
- Document interfaces and develop an Interface Control Document
- Serve as SW Development and SW Testing Subject Matter Expert
- Develop unit and interface verification tests
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
- BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school
- Strong C programming skills and experience within the last 2 years
- Proficiency with C coding in a Linux environment
- Strong Python skills and experience within the last 2 years
- Familiarity with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools
- Experience with web-based collaboration tools
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- System and software configuration management experience
- Good oral and written communication with customers and team members
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple actions, and both short-term and long-term projects
- Customer service oriented
- Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center
Preferences:
- Experience with agile software development
- Experience with embedded processors
- Experience with VxWorks Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
- Data-driven architecture experience
- Experience with Core Flight System (cFS) Applications (or similar flight software framework)