Mission Design Tools Software Engineer

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.

Perform other duties as required.

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