What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Software Developer position at CFD Research Corporation?
Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of history taking humans farther into space than we've ever been. As part of the Orion Program team of engineers you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in aerospace systems and contributing to the development of a spacecraft that will take humanity beyond Earth's orbit for the first time in decades.
The Flight Software Developer will develop, test, and maintain mission-critical flight software, ensuring Orion's onboard systems function reliably throughout spaceflight. Working on the Orion Program means contributing to NASA's historic missions, including returning astronauts to the Moon and advancing human space exploration to Mars.
What you'll be doing :
- Develop and maintain flight software in C and Python for the Orion spacecraft.
- Work with real-time operating systems (RTEMS / RTOS) to support mission-critical applications.
- Support simulation development for software verification and validation.
- Contribute to software solutions for Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD).
- Develop and integrate software within the Core Flight System (CFS) / Core Flight Executive (CFE) framework.
- Work closely with engineers and mission teams to ensure software meets performance and safety requirements.
Required Qualifications an Experience :
Desired Skills and Experience :
Clearance Level : None
Other : Some remote work allowed with part of work performed on site at Houston, TX or Denver CO.
About CFD Research : Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component / system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001 : AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
Benefits : CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories
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