SOC Engineer - Orion Software Operations Center Support

Bay Systems Consulting, Inc. (BSC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Systems Consulting, Inc. (BSC) seeks a SOC Engineer for the Orion Software Operations Center.

The role is onsite in Houston, TX or Denver, CO, requiring 5+ years in software development and systems integration with C++, Linux, and network protocol experience. You will develop mission-critical software for Orion environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and support deployment, testing, and sustainment activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of software development and systems integration experience.
• Extensive experience with C++, Linux development environments, and network protocols (RUC/RF communications).
• Experience with multi-threaded application development, Python, container technologies, and full SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain mission-critical software supporting Orion operational environments.
• Troubleshoot complex software and system integration issues.
• Support software deployment, testing, validation, and sustainment activities.
• Analyze and resolve networking and communication issues across distributed systems.
• Develop and maintain multi-threaded software applications.
• Collaborate with simulation, flight software, and mission operations teams.
• Support containerized software environments and deployment pipelines.
• Participate in requirements development, architecture reviews, implementation, testing, and operational support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Skills

C++

Linux

Network protocols

Multi-threaded

Python

Container technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Qt Creator

QEMU

Job description

Title: SOC Engineer - Orion Software Operations Center Support Employment Type: Full-Time Work Location: Onsite Locations: Houston, TX or Denver, CO Experience Required: 5+ Years Industry: Aerospace / Space Exploration / Flight Software

Program Areas Supported

• AR3 Docking
• NP0155 (FOD)
• Sustainment Activities for AR3 and AR4

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain mission-critical software supporting Orion operational environments.
• Troubleshoot complex software and system integration issues.
• Support software deployment, testing, validation, and sustainment activities.
• Analyze and resolve networking and communication issues across distributed systems.
• Develop and maintain multi-threaded software applications.
• Collaborate with simulation, flight software, and mission operations teams.
• Support containerized software environments and deployment pipelines.
• Participate in requirements development, architecture reviews, implementation, testing, and operational support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of software development and systems integration experience.
• Extensive experience with:
  • C++
  • Software troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Linux development environments
  • Network protocols, particularly RUC/RF communications
• Experience with:
  • Multi-threaded application development
  • Python development
  • Container technologies
  • Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qt Creator
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting emulators
• Experience with QEMU
• Experience supporting Orion spacecraft programs
• Aerospace or mission operations software experience
• Experience supporting NASA or Department of Defense programs

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