Agile Programming Methodologies, Apple Macs, C++ Programming Language, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Fortran Programming Language, Git, Interpersonal Skills, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Procedure Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Safety Standards, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview
Mission Design Tools Software Engineer
Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, TX
Status: Full Time
Clearance: Background check and
U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join the team. This person will work on NASA's Mission Design Software Development Team, which provides software development support for a variety of tools that support multiple NASA and commercial programs.
QUALIFICATION / SKILLS
This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python
Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab
Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards
Experience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release
Proficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniques
Proficient in use of software task management/collaboration tools
Experience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniques
Experience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and Linux - Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees
Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetings
Experience with Microsoft Office products
DESIRED QUALIFICATION / SKILLS
Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178C
Experience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs.
Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools.
Develop software documentation for software deliveries.
Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and software development processes.
Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2.
Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures.