Associate / Flight Software Engineer

We have an opening for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization developing space flight software platforms for NSS space programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented. This position will be in Dulles, VA.

This work does require a TS clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI and will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment.

In this role you will:

• Develop embedded software modules and software card interfaces, including digital, analog, serial, and SpaceWire
• Interface with hardware engineers in the design, build, and test of the simulation platforms
• Work with program engineers to integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform
• Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation platforms
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers
• Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels

This position can be filled as a Associate (level 1) or Flight Software (level 2) depending on experience and qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering or related STEM field with of 0 years of experience (level 1) or 2 years (level 2) of relevant experience
• Top Secret clearance at the time of application, with ability to obtain SCI
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) within prescribed business needs
• U.S. Citizenship
• Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams
• Ability to debug hardware and software.
• Ability to use software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git
• Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization
• Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, and Fortify.
• Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience
• Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems and avionics integration and test practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Experience developing software in a Linux OS environment
• Experience with National Instruments data acquisition cards.
• Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, SpaceWire electrical interfaces
• Experience with time triggered Ethernet.
• Experience with networking.