We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
Our simulation development team is looking for a Software Engineer capable of supporting the Customer Avionics Interface Development and Analysis (CAIDA) system. In addition to software development, you will also support design, installation and testing of CAIDA software integrated with the Kennedy Space Center ground and vehicle simulation system. CAIDA is a team within the overall Modeling and Simulation Integrated Product Team (M&S IPT). The M&S IPT's mission is to support NASA's Spaceport Command and Control System (SCCS), used for checkout and launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Modeling and Simulation team, candidate will perform as a software engineer in the development of simulation software tools to support a large-scale Command and Control system for both launch and vehicle processing.
Under general supervision, candidate will apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of software development in order to complete challenging assignments.
Job duties include:
- software design
- development,
- integration,
- testing, support,
- documentation, and other duties as assigned.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
Required:
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or related field from an accredited college and university, with at least 4 years of relevant, full software life cycle experience.
Additional Education May Be Substituted For Relevant Experience.
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.
Desirable:
- Agile methodology
- GitLab or related version control system
- CI/CD pipeline development
- Ansible Automation Platform
Highly Desirable Experience/Abilities:
- software development in a Linux environment
- networking
- system administration
- VMware vCenter/vSphere
- Java/Python/React
Work Environment
- Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
- Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
- Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, is required to access various locations on the facility.
- Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
- All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety
Equipment and Machines
- Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
- Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
- Full-time work hours.
- Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
- Must be dependable and punctual.
- Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Functions
- Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
- Government security clearance may be required in the future.
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
