p>Key Responsibilities: Serve as the technical authority for NASA core Flight System (cFS) design, configuration, and deployment on a robotics-based avionics platform Define, implement, and maintain cFS application architectures to support robotic navigation, control, and payload operations in a space environment Integrate and maintain cFS with underlying RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, RTEMS) and hardware abstraction layers Customize and extend cFS services (EVS, ES, SB, TBL, TIME, SCH, etc.) to meet mission requirements Collaborate with robotics software, hardware, and systems engineers to ensure seamless data handling, command execution, and timing synchronization Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, simulation environments, and mission rehearsals Guide best practices for requirements-based development, verification, and flight certification Mentor engineers in cFS concepts, architecture, and mission-proven workflows.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field 7+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications 3+ in NASA core Flight System (cFS) architecture, services, and application development Strong proficiency in C for embedded system development Familiarity with spacecraft data handling, telemetry/command processing, and deterministic networking Experience with robotics platforms for planetary exploration, surface mobility, or space station operations Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent written and oral communication skills U.S. Person.