Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer (BT-26070)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Professional training and development

Job summary

Bastion Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer to support the space program in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, possess 2+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Python, C, and C++ programming.

This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status and involves developing software code, analyzing performance, and documenting functions and use cases. Comprehensive benefits offered including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent software development experience.
• Experience in the space industry or DoD required.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop software code for modules and testing tools.
• Analyze software functions and conduct verification testing.
• Document software requirements and system interfaces.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Agile software development

Collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Slack)

TCP/IP Network Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Configuration management tools

Web-based collaboration tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer

The Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

Responsibilities

• Develop software code for modules / systems and / or ground software testing and verification tools.
• Analyze the performance of software functions and interfaces and conduct integration or verification testing.
• Document functions and use cases including software requirements.
• Document system interfaces and related Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Use integrated simulation environment to validate software function and interfaces.
• Develop unit and interface verification tests.
• 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.
• This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++ programming.
• Experience with event and data-driven architecture.
• Experience in TCP/IP Network Communications CCSDS Packet Protocols.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools.
• Experience with web-based collaboration tools.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and processes.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Strong customer service attitude.

Desired

• Knowledge of NASA Spacecraft Software Systems and software (per NPR 7150 or CMMI or DO 178 processes).
• Preferred experience in spacecraft or autonomous systems.
• Experience with CCSDS / Telemetry Systems.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as:
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Slack
• Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.
• Quick learner and self-motivated.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Highly responsible and team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Strong coordination and organizational and time management skills.

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.

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.