Spacecraft Embedded Flight Software Systems Engineer

Qualified Technical Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Spacecraft Embedded Flight Software Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team at NASA's Johnson Space Center. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing a Compact Flight Computer for the Orion spacecraft, ensuring the integration of critical software systems. Your expertise in hardware/software integration and real-time operating systems will be essential as you collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to advancing human spaceflight. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in real-time safety critical flight software.
• Experience with Class A safety-critical FSW certification.
• Strong technical expertise and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware/software on Orion spacecraft systems.
• Develop test plans for certification of safety critical software.
• Analyze test results and troubleshoot software issues.

Skills

Hardware/Software Integration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Computer Science

Tools

RTEMS

VxWorks

FreeRTOS

Git

Subversion

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:Spacecraft Embedded Flight Software Systems Engineer

Our team is looking for an experiencedSpacecraft Embedded Flight Software (FSW) Systems Engineerto support development of a Compact Flight Computer (CFC) for the Orion spacecraft. The CFC will provide an additional processor to host Orion docking FSW and other applications. The work involves working with NASA’s Core Flight Software (cFS) running on a Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems (RTEMS) platform. The work includes developing and executing tests, analyzing test results, and generating related documentation for pre-certification of cFS/RTEMS Class A safety critical FSW.

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, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hardware/software integration on Orion spacecraft systems.
• Integrate the cFS Operating System Abstraction Layer (OSAL) and Platform Specific Package (PSP) with RTEMS.
• Develop test plans and procedures for certification of cFS/RTEMS software as class A safety critical software.
• Develop and execute test scripts for testing on emulated targets as well as development and production hardware.
• Analyze test results and perform software troubleshooting.
• Provide software products and metrics per NASA Spacecraft Software Engineering Team (SSET) standards for class A safety critical flight software.
• Generate documentation including User Manuals, Developer’s Guides, Software Development Plans, and Configuration Management Plans for FSW pre-certification packages.

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:Spacecraft Embedded Flight Software Systems Engineer

Education: B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.

Year(s) of Experience: At least five years of related experience in human-rated real-time safety critical flight software in aerospace or other industries. Greater experience 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:

• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• 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 Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience greater than the minimum of five years related experience in human-rated real-time safety critical flight software in aerospace or other industries is highly valued, i.e., the greater the experience level the better.
• Experience developing and debugging embedded software.
• Experience with real-time operating systems, e.g., RTEMS, VxWorks, FreeRTOS.
• Experience with NASA’s Core Flight Software (cFS).
• FSW Verification and Validation (V&V) experience.
• Experience with Class A safety-critical FSW certification for human spaceflight programs, e.g., Space Shuttle, ISS, Orion, CCP, Gateway.
• Familiarity with the NASA Spacecraft Software Engineering Team (SSET) standards and processes for class A safety critical FSW. Experience with NPR 7150.2C is valued.
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and Subversion.

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.