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

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave