NASA Commercial Spacecraft Flight Software Systems Engineer

Qtechi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks experienced Flight Software Systems Engineers to support NASA's Commercial Spacecraft projects. The role requires a strong background in software engineering, collaborative problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to work in a dynamic environment focusing on human-rated flight software systems.

Qualifications

• At least three years related experience in real-time safety critical software.
• Experience with aerospace or other industries like oil and gas is a plus.
• Strong communication and coordination skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee flight software requirements development.
• Perform systems engineering on vehicle subsystem domains.
• Coordinate flight software issues and resolution across teams.

Skills

Software Development

Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

B.S. in Software Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Computer Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

Work Location:Houston, TX - NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Minimum Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Clearance: US Government Public Trust

JOB DESCRIPTION:NASA Commercial Spacecraft Flight Software Systems Engineer

Our team is looking for experiencedSpace Vehicle Flight Software Systems Engineersto work with NASA on its Commercial Spacecraft including Commercial Crew Vehicles for transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS), Human Landing System Vehicle for transporting astronauts to and from the lunar surface, and U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to safety deorbit the ISS when retired. These exciting software systems engineering positions involve insight/oversight of human-rated flight software including evaluations of concepts, analysis of flight software requirements and design, assessments of software architecture and code, and evaluations of verification tests and certification. Special emphasis will be placed on software safety, software process adherence, software verification, and certification for flightreadiness.

Typical areas of focus will be data network and channelization, fault management, mission sequencing, aborts, emergency responses, redundancy management, etc. Vehicle system domains include crew systems; displays; avionics; command and data handling; environmental control and life support (ECLSS); power; propulsion; thermal; guidance, navigation, and control; communications and tracking; and docking.

This work requires collaboration with Commercial Spacecraft prime contractors. This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise. Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of developing future human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Review and oversight of flight software requirements development, design, integration, production, verification, validation, and certification.
• Perform systems engineering, such as hazard analysis, on vehicle subsystem domains.
• Coordinate flight software issues and resolution across programs and vehicle systems engineering teams.
• Detect areas of risk within the flight software and guide contractors through corrective action.
• Evaluate prime contractor flight software architecture, design, and implementation.
• Oversight of integration of flight software in test and verification facilities.
• Interface with NASA and prime contractor engineering teams.
• Provide inputs for developing Certification of Flight Readiness (COFR) recommendations.
• Provide mission support including monitoring and evaluating flight operations and troubleshooting anomalies during commercial spacecraft flights in the Mission Evaluation Room (MER).

This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

REQUIREMENTS:NASA Commercial Spacecraft Flight Software Systems Engineer

Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Year(s) of Experience: At least three years of related experience in real-time safety critical software, including internships. Experience can be for aerospace vehicles or in other industries, e.g., oil and gas.Experience greater than the minimum through senior expertise is highly valued.

Minimum Citizenship:Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and retain a Public Trust security clearance.


Required Skills and Traits:

• Prior or current background in software development or systems engineering.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
• Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
• Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired Skills and Traits

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Experience in full life cycle safety critical software for aerospace or non-aerospace applications.
• Experience in flight software development for human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, SpaceX Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Orion, or Gateway L2 or L3 modules.
• Vehicle-wide knowledge of space vehicle systems, e.g., avionics; command and telemetry; command and control; displays; power; propulsion; thermal; ECLSS; guidance, navigation and control; communications and tracking, etc.
• Knowledge of aerospace or similar vehicle operations, e.g., aircraft, space vehicle, satellite, submarine, etc.
• Experience developing C/C++ and/or Python code.
• Project management skills.
• Familiarity with NASA's Commercial Crew Vehicles.

Qualified Technical Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at Qualified Technical Services, Inc. are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.