Launch System Software Engineer

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will be a member the COMET Control & Application Software development team in support of software development activities at the Kennedy Space Center.  Tasking will require the candidate to:
• Perform technical development of software products to include requirements, design and coding, testing, and documentation.
•  Provide technical support as part of the COMET GSE (Ground Support Equipment) sub-systems development teams. Perform integration across the COMET GSE sub-system teams to assure continuity of the software products.
• Serve as part of the team responsible for technical integration between the GSE Subsystems and the NASA customer.
• Develop and/or evaluate work instruction packages; support of internal and project level reviews, working groups, vendor technical interchange meetings, peer reviews, code walk-throughs, and other project deliverables associated with the software delivery life cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – External

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution and four years related experience.

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.

• Experience with Linux or Unix and one or more of the following: C, C++, JAVA, Python is required.
•  Experience with Agile or other similar software methodologies is desirable.
•  Experience with the full life cycle of software processes (design, development, and delivery) for safety critical software is desirable.
• Knowledge of software testing and test analysis (regression, timing, failure, etc.) and the configuration, build, and delivery authorization processes of software development/delivery is desirable
• Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable with working in a dynamic environment
•  Must be a US Citizen 

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

•  Position may involve extended periods of sitting, walking, standing and use of stairs.
•  Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

Work Environment

• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
•  Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

 Equipment and Machines

• Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fa