Software Engineer (BT-26144)

bastiontechnologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

bastiontechnologies is seeking a Software Engineer for Counter Measures Systems to support NASA's space program in Houston, TX. This role involves developing software applications for health tracking during space missions, requiring a bachelor’s degree in engineering or IT and 1+ years of experience.

Key responsibilities include integrating software for exercise equipment and other health-related projects, while working onsite at Johnson Space Center. The position offers a 9/80 work schedule with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent and related work experience required.
• Experience developing software applications and communicating with hardware is a must.
• Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center.

Responsibilities

• Support software components of exercise equipment for space missions.
• Develop software applications for health tracking in reduced gravity environments.
• Perform system integration and testing for software products.

Skills

C/C++ coding

Software Architecture

GUI development

Linux proficiency

Scripting languages (Python)

Database orchestration (InfluxDB3, SQL)

Interest in human technology development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Dart/Flutter

JavaScript

Job description

Software Engineer - Counter Measures Systems will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support a team responsible for the software components of existing exercise equipment and new equipment such as a heart rate monitor used on future spacecraft missions.
• Counter Measures Systems Software Engineer will help NASA with the health of astronauts in the reduced gravity environments of the ISS and Gateway spacecraft:
  • Demonstrate strong skills in developing software applications, adapting software/firmware for use with robotic devices, and Graphical User Interface development. Experience with developing systems, formulas, or methods that help track or maintain human health, especially during spaceflight will be valuable to potential candidates.
  • An interest in human technology development is important.
  • Potential development projects include sensorimotor training tools for microgravity applications, software application development, firmware development, and modeling/simulation of humans in conjunction with health countermeasure systems.
  • Generate and maintain software for these human spaceflight scenarios. Review software products and artifacts for completeness of design and implementation. Perform system integration and testing as well as coordinate testing and verification duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or information technology.
• Must have a minimum of 1+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Must have experience developing software applications and an interest in human technology development.
• Must have knowledge of Software Architecture and proficiency with Linux.
• Must have GUI development experience for user interface and backend applications.
• Proficiency with C/C++ coding, and familiar with Dart/Flutter, Javascript.
• Has experience communicating with hardware for reading sensors and commanding actuators.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python (as well as packages pandas and numpy).
• Must understand database orchestration and querying (InfluxDB3, Postgres DB using SQL).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving software integration issues.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Able to quickly adapt to new situations and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center.

DESIRED

• Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team.
• Experience developing software across the full development life cycle.
• Knowledge of the NASA Spacecraft systems and software development standards.
• Object oriented software development.
• Agile software development.
• Adept at analyzing and interpreting data, data exploration, and AI/ML model development using Python, R, or other tools.

WORK LOCATION

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.