Embedded Software Engineer.

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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 need your talent,
teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all
over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to
help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration
of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we
do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s
pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions
provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting
opportunity for a Embedded Software Engineer to join the JETSII Contract
with GeoControls, a teammate company!

Design, develop, integrate,
test, and deliver embedded software for spacecraft flight and ground systems in
support of the NASA Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate. This position
covers the full software development life cycle, from requirements definition
and architecture through design, implementation, verification, deployment, and
sustainment, for flight and ground hardware projects. The ideal candidate is a
hands-on engineer who is comfortable owning software from concept to delivered
hardware, working closely with hardware and electronics designers, and
delivering high-quality, well-documented products. 

The Embedded Software
Engineer will:

• Perform
  full life cycle development of embedded software for spacecraft flight and
  ground systems, including requirements analysis, architecture, detailed
  design, coding, integration, test, verification, deployment, and
  operational support
• Develop,
  refine, and maintain software requirements derived from system and
  subsystem requirements, with bi-directional traceability through design,
  implementation, and verification
• Design
  and implement embedded C/C++ flight and ground software for functions such
  as subsystem monitoring and control, command and data handling, telemetry
  and commanding, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery
• Develop
  device drivers and hardware interfaces to flight and ground electronics,
  including sensors, ADCs, and serial and bus interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C,
  CAN, UART, RS-422)
• Develop
  software using Core Flight System (cFS) where possible and applicable
• Collaborate
  with hardware and electronics design engineers on hardware/software
  interface definition, board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting
  using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG
  debuggers
• Develop
  and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests, including
  simulation-based and hardware-in-the-loop testing; develop test
  automation, analyze results, and identify, debug, and resolve defects
• Author
  software life cycle documentation scaled to project needs, such as
  software management and development plans, interface control documents,
  design descriptions, test plans, procedures, and reports, and version
  description documents
• Ensure
  adherence to JSC standard software process practices and tailor NASA NPR
  7150.2 requirements to the software classification and project scope
• Support
  software safety activities for safety-critical software in accordance with
  NASA-STD-8739.8, including software hazard analysis support and
  implementation of safety-related requirements
• Apply
  configuration management, defect tracking, static analysis, and code
  coverage practices to maintain software quality and traceability
• Support
  hardware/software integration and qualification testing, including test
  setup, data collection, and data analysis
• Participate
  as a key member of project teams, collaborating with systems engineers,
  hardware designers, and internal or outsourced development partners across
  multiple NASA programs and projects to deliver reliable, cost-effective,
  and high-quality solutions
• Lead or
  contribute to the resolution of complex technical issues, facilitating
  effective team decision-making
• Perform
  technical peer review of flight, ground system, and development software
  as well as the associated requirements and verification/validation plans
• Perform
  other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requisition Qualifications

​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.

• EN2
  Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-
  5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must be
  a U.S. Citizen and must be able to complete a U.S. government background
  investigation
•  Bachelor’s
  degree in Software, Computer, Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer
  Science, or a related discipline
• Proficiency
  with the full embedded software life cycle, including requirements,
  design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Proficiency
  in C and/or C++ for embedded systems
• Proficiency
  with scripting languages such as Python
• Experience
  with firmware development, embedded software, and hardware/software
  integration on microcontroller or embedded processor platforms
• Experience
  developing device drivers and interfacing with hardware using common
  serial and bus protocols
• Experience
  with software testing and verification, including unit and integration
  testing of embedded software
• Experience
  debugging embedded systems using lab equipment and debugging tools (e.g.,
  oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG)
• Familiarity
  with Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools
• Excellent
  communication, negotiation, and coordination skills and strong customer
  service attitude
• Good
  oral and written communication with customers and team members
• Excellent
  time management skills and ability to manage multiple actions, and both
  short-term and long-term projects
• Must be
  willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center and/or associated facility

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience
  with spacecraft subsystem software or avionics hardware (e.g., power,
  thermal, propulsion, C&DH, GN&C)
• Experience
  implementing control, state estimation, or fault management algorithms in
  embedded software
• Experience
  in a leadership role and working as part of an Integrated Product Team to
  develop and test safety-critical flight software
• Experience
  with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS) and Core
  Flight System (cFS)
• Experience
  developing software across the full development life cycle in small team,
  rapid prototyping, or proof-of-concept environments
• Experience
  developing simulation test automation, test analysis, and troubleshooting,
  including test scripts in Python and Trick
• Experience
  developing test plans and procedures for both functional and V&V tests
• Experience
  with managing a small team of embedded software engineers developing
  spacecraft ground and flight software
• Experience
  with embedded coding standards and static analysis tools (e.g., MISRA C,
  JPL coding standards)
• Ability
  to read electrical schematics and datasheets
• Experience
  in human-rated space vehicles and specific vehicle software domains (e.g.,
  C&T, C&DH, GN&C)
• Support
  work processes in an organization that is CMMI Maturity Level III
• Experience
  with NASA NPR 7150.2 or DO-178C
• Experience
  with NASA Safety Standards and requirements, NASA-STD-8739.8, that drive
  the processes for Safety Critical Software Development
•  Experience
  with the following collaboration tools: GitLab, JIRA, Confluence
• Quick
  learner and self-motivated
• Ability
  to manage multiple priorities with little supervision
• Highly
  responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethics

Benefits