About the position
CACI is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to provide NASA Johnson Space Center with software skills in the development, testing, and flight certification of a digital wireless camera to be used onboard the Orion spacecraft. This work will include prototyping, requirements definition, design, development, test and verification, integration, and certification of embedded software. This position requires a self-motivated, capable software engineer 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
- Develop and maintain the Orion Wireless Camera (OWC) flight software.
- Design, develop, and maintain the OWC Graphical User Interface (GUI) for commands and telemetry.
- Design, develop, and maintain the OWC Command and Data Dictionary (CDD).
- Develop automated test scripts in support of unit, integration, and verification testing.
- Perform systems engineering as needed in support of software requirements and interface definitions, design, integration, testing, flight certification, and user’s guides.
- Perform software integration, test, and verification.
- Integrate and test software/hardware in avionics test bed and flight certification environments.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects.
- Ensure adherence to JSC standard software process practices.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities.
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- At least three years of experience in software development.
- Strong C programming skills.
- Python programming skills.
- Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
- Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
- Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
Nice-to-haves
- M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Preferred that previous experience be in aerospace systems and vehicles.
- Experience is also valued in other industries, e.g., medical, petrochemical, oil and gas, where software function, quality, and associated processes utilized can impact human safety.
- Experience in the entire software life cycle.
- GTK programming skills.
- Experience developing software using various bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet).
- Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS).
- Experience with Orion Flight Software Data Exchange Message (DEM) packets.
- Experience developing GitLab Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Development (CD) automation pipelines.
- Experience with Docker, Makefiles, and CMake.
- Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system.
- Experience using Jira.
- Experience in automated testing, including developing unit, integration, and verification tests.
- Experience developing and maintaining software documentation including (but not limited to) CDDs, Software Requirements Specifications (SRSs), user’s guides, and test procedures and plans.
- Experience in human-rated space vehicle software, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew in a range of systems(e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C).
- Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 (or above) process areas.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Wellness programs.
- Financial benefits.
- Retirement plans.
- Family support programs.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Flexible time off benefits.
