Mission Design Tools Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston seeks a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join the team and work on software tools supporting multiple NASA and commercial programs.

The role emphasizes developing simulations, enhancing mission design software, and delivering documentation while collaborating with NASA civil servants and contractors in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python.
• Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab.
• Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards.
• Experience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release.
• Proficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniques.
• Proficient in use of software task management/collaboration tools.
• Experience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniques.
• Experience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and Linux - Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178C
• Experience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard

Responsibilities

• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs.
• Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools.
• Develop software documentation for software deliveries.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and software development processes.
• Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2.
• Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures.
• Perform other duties as required. #CJ

Skills

C++

Fortran

Python

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Software lifecycle

Agile frameworks

Windows/Mac/Linux

Communication

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Git/GitLab

Job description

Overview Mission Design Tools Software Engineer Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, TX Status: Full Time Clearance: Background check and U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join the team. This person will work on NASA's Mission Design Software Development Team, which provides software development support for a variety of tools that support multiple NASA and commercial programs.

QUALIFICATION / SKILLS

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python
• Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab
• Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards
• Experience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release
• Proficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniques
• Proficient in use of software task management/collaboration tools
• Experience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniques
• Experience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and Linux - Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetings
• Experience with Microsoft Office products DESIRED QUALIFICATION / SKILLS
• Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178C
• Experience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs.
• Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools.
• Develop software documentation for software deliveries.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and software development processes.
• Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2.
• Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures.
• Perform other duties as required. #CJ