Exciting Flight Software Engineer Supporting the Orion Spacecraft!!

Job Description

Develop, integrate, and test flight software (FSW) for the Orion spacecraft. Design and implement real-time, safety-critical software for space missions. Support simulation and development environments for spacecraft operations. Contribute to the development of rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking software. Work with RTEMS/RTOS to ensure real-time processing and mission-critical functionality. Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware teams, and NASA partners to ensure software meets mission requirements. Conduct software verification and validation testing for flight readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test flight software (FSW) for the Orion spacecraft.
• Design and implement real-time, safety-critical software for space missions.
• Support simulation and development environments for spacecraft operations.
• Contribute to the development of rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking software.
• Work with RTEMS/RTOS to ensure real-time processing and mission-critical functionality.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware teams, and NASA partners to ensure software meets mission requirements.
• Conduct software verification and validation testing for flight readiness.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C and Python.
• Strong computer science experience with software development.
• Experience in real-time embedded software development.
• Experience with embedded software, simulation, and development.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with real-time, safety-critical software.
• Understanding of real-time processing requirements.
• Familiarity with flight software development.

Work Environment

This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with the option to work onsite in Colorado or Houston.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2025.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $50 - $80