Software Engineer (NASA SENSE)

Parsons; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons Space's Mission Solutions directorate in Las Cruces, NM is hiring a full-time Software Engineer to support NASA's SENSE program at the White Sands Complex. You will review architectures, select tools, and develop software for satellite communications within an agile team, delivering reliable systems to our government customers.

The role requires a US citizen and an active DoD Secret clearance, a Bachelor's in Engineering or CS, and 5+ years of experience with Git, GitLab, and Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Experience on an Agile software development team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, test, and document software for high-profile satellite communications systems.
• Work closely with systems engineers and project managers to deliver reliable, high-quality systems to the customer.
• Participate in Agile sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description

Mission Solutions directorate of Parsons Space is now hiring a full-time Software Engineer to support NASA's Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution, (SENSE) program at the White Sands Complex (WSC) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We need Software Engineers who are versatile, demonstrate leadership, and are willing to tackle new challenges. The successful candidate will review system architecture and select and implement appropriate development and support tools to ensure product performance. Parsons offers opportunities for customer interaction and quick-reaction development on a team focused on delivering software and technology for domestic and international space programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, implement, test, and document software for high-profile satellite communications systems
• Work closely with systems engineers and project managers to deliver reliable, high-quality systems to the customer
• Work within an Agile development team by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Use Git and GitLab for source control, code review, branching, merging, and collaborative software development
• Use Jira to manage assigned work, update task and issue status, and support backlog and sprint tracking
• Develop unit tests and system and regression test cases
• Participate in design and code reviews for project and product initiatives
• Assist with prototype and tool development

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Not less than 5 years of related professional experience
• Experience working on a software development team that uses Agile methods
• Experience using Git for version control, GitLab for repository management and collaborative development workflows, and Jira for backlog, issue, and sprint tracking

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL, Ada, C, C++, Java, and/or LabVIEW
• Familiarity with XML, HTML, Tcl, Python, and shell scripting languages
• Experience with Linux and Windows development environments and tools (Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.)
• Self-motivated and disciplined - able to work with minimal supervision
• Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system
• Basic knowledge of computer networking
• DEC Alphas and OpenVMS
• Memory and performance profiling

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-

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