Software Assurance Engineer

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. is seeking a Software Assurance Engineer for a hybrid role in Houston, TX. The role focuses on ensuring software safety design and compliance with ISS and NASA standards, with onsite requirements at times and remote work otherwise.

The candidate should have 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a software field. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to facility security requirements.
• 3+ years related experience in software assurance or related field.
• Good understanding of software and computers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelors or higher degree in computer science or other software field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure software safety design and operations specifications meet ISSP, SSMA software safety requirements.
• Assess ISS software development, test, verification, and change products for problems and noncompliances.
• Ensure compliance with SSP 50038C, SSP 41000, 51721 and NASA standards among applicable docs.
• Prepare reports, present assessments, and provide recommendations to the NASA S&MA Software Team Manager.
• Participate in ISS on-orbit anomaly assessment and evaluate safety compliance of on-orbit software changes.
• Represent software S&MA in working groups, panels, and boards as required.

Skills

US Citizenship

3+ years experience

Software fundamentals

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software field

Job description

Software Assurance Engineer - (SSAE091426.1)

Posting/External Job Title

Software Assurance Engineer

Location

Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

Hybrid (Partial Remote)

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$75,000.00-$89,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Software Assurance Engineer to help support a contract located in Houston, TX. In this position you willensure that software products are safe and capable of performing required safety functions.

This position is a hybrid role. You must go onsite at JSC when needed, but you are able to work from home the rest of the time.

Key Duties:

• Assure that software safety design and operations specifications and products meet International Space Station Program (ISSP), Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) software safety requirements.
• Assess the ISS software development, test, verification, and change products and identify problems and noncompliances.
• Ensure compliance with Computer Based Controls System Safety Requirements (SSP 50038C), ISS System Specifications (SSP 41000) and ISS Safety Requirements Document (51721) and applicable NASA standards (7150, , 8739).
• Prepare reports, present findings of assessments and evaluations, and provide recommendations to the NASA S&MA Software Team Manager.
• Participate in ISS on-orbit anomaly assessment process and evaluate safety compliance of proposed on-orbit software modifications.
• Participate in, and represent software S&MA assurance, as appropriate and as required in working groups, panels and boards in order to perform the above described tasks.
  

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• 3 or more years of related experience.
• Good understanding of software and computers.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good critical/analytical thinking skills.
• Infrequent travel may be required.
• Bachelors or higher degree in computer science or other software field.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program