Engineering Applications Software Engineer l

California Institute Of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory; United States; Vor Ort; USD 93.000 - 112.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Zusammenfassung

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Engineering Applications Software Engineer I to advance telemetry processing software for DSN Data Services. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software under the direction of development engineers.

Responsibilities include implementing changes, unit testing, writing technical docs, and supporting DSN operations, with emphasis on teamwork and communication. A BS or higher in engineering/CS/math is required.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Engineering, CS, or Math with related experience
• Master’s degree options acceptable with minimal experience
• Proficiency in C/C++, Java, Perl or Python
• Experience with XML/JSON data formats
• Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, sockets)
• Unix-based system experience
• Experience with static analysis tools
• Experience building automated unit tests
• Experience with packaging software
• Ability to write technical documents and participate in code reviews
• Strong written and verbal communication in a team

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, test, and maintain DSN telemetry processing software
• Implement change requests, new requirements, and fixes under guidance
• Perform unit testing and support testing activities
• Document requirements, design, and user guides
• Provide operations support and follow configuration management processes

Kenntnisse

C/C++

Java

Python

Perl

XML/JSON data formats

TCP/IP sockets

Unix-based systems

Unit testing

Debugging & performance

Documentation writing

Software packaging

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Master’s degree in similar fields

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Responsibilities

• The DSN Telemetry and Tracking Data Services group seeks an Engineering Applications Software Engineer I to support development of telemetry applications for the Deep Space Network (DSN) Data Services.
• The Engineering Applications Software Engineer I will report to cognizant development engineers to design, develop, support, test, and maintain DSN Telemetry processing software.
• Software Development Implement assigned change requests (CRs), new requirements (NRs), and anomaly fixes under the guidance Work on priority Anomaly Reports (ARs) as assigned Update JIRA as work progresses Unit Testing and Test Support Write and run unit tests for your code Provide unit test input and test guidance to Testers Help debug anomalies found during Project Interface Tests Documentation Provide RDD (Requirements/Design Document) inputs for your assigned work Contribute to user-facing documentation such as Software Operations Manuals (SOMs) and User Guides (UGs) Document your work clearly, since DSN work is traceable and reviewed.
• Mission and Operations Support Provide operations support as directed by the CDE Lead and DSN Realtime Operations Professional Development Learn the TTC subsystems and their data flows Follow the DSN configuration management and change processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, or related field with a minimum of 1 year of related experience;
• Master’s degree in similar fields with a minimum of 0 years of related experience.
• Extensive understanding with one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Java, Perl or Python.
• Experience with XML and JSON data formats and exchange.
• Experience with network programming including TCP/IP, sockets and client server models.
• Extensive understanding with Unix-based systems.
• Experience working with static analysis tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated unit tests.
• Experience with application packaging.
• Experience with debugging and performance optimization.
• Experience in writing technical documents, including software design, delivery and test documentation, presenting at code reviews and supporting technical interchanges.
• Experience working in a team environment, with emphasis on strong written and verbal communication.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant experience working with Telemetry processing software development teams and knowledge of SLE services, DSN interfaces, and other DSN Telemetry applications.
• Experience with Ground processing of CCSDS Telemetry, including diagnosing issues such as data loss and anomalous behavior.
• Experience and technical knowledge of scripting languages.
• Experience with the Solaris Operating System.
• Fundamental knowledge of software application design patterns and principles.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management practices and tools.
• Experience in designing and developing databases, such as TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with HTML, and UI/UX design principles and web services, such as Django and Node.js.
• Knowledge of basic electrical/electronic theory.
• Ability to understand basic technical schematics/diagrams/drawings.
• Experience with Jama or TestRail.

Benefits

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together.

For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks.

Salary

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $93,080 - $112,112

Equal Opportunity Statement

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.

Additional Information

Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America’s first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. Above all, we are explorers. At JPL we promote collaboration, innovation, integrity, and excellence in distinct academic areas. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future.