COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Computer Scientist/Engineer to develop critical spaceflight software. The candidate will be responsible for implementing embedded software solutions, designing and testing applications, and ensuring software reliability.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required, along with up to 5 years of relevant experience in programming languages like C, Python, C++, and C#. Must be a U.S. citizen due to security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering required.
• 0-5 years experience with flight software or FPGA Development.
• Experience in C, Python, C++, and C# programming languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement embedded software for space systems.
• Design, develop, and test software modules for flight applications.
• Integrate and validate software on flight hardware.

Skills

C programming

Python

C++

C#

FPGA Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer

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Objectives of this Role:

• Enable the development of critical spaceflight software, supporting missions that require high-performance, reliable, and adaptable software solutions.
• Ensure software reliability and security, mitigating risks that could impact mission operations.
• Support innovation in space technology, developing solutions that improve the performance and longevity of space systems.
• Help drive continuous improvement, refining software processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and maintainability.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement embedded software solutions for space systems, including real-time operating systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and secure communication protocols.
• Design, develop, and test software modules for flight software applications, ensuring compatibility with mission requirements and hardware constraints.
• Integrate and validate software on flight hardware, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.
• Support software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification processes.
• Investigate and resolve software anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree field with related experience.
• 0-5 years: FPGA Development or experience with flight software (cFS).
• 0-5 years: Experience in C, Python, C++, and C# programming languages is preferred.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.