What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER - RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are : We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications.Objectives of this Role :
- Enable the development of critical spaceflight software, supporting missions that require high-performance, reliable, and adaptable software solutions.
- Ensure software reliability and security, mitigating risks that could impact mission operations.
- Support innovation in space technology, developing solutions that improve the performance and longevity of space systems.
- Help drive continuous improvement, refining software processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and maintainability.Daily and Monthly Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement embedded software solutions for space systems, including real-time operating systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and secure communication protocols.
- Design, develop, and test software modules for flight software applications, ensuring compatibility with mission requirements and hardware constraints.
- Integrate and validate software on flight hardware, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.
- Support software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification processes.
- Investigate and resolve software anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.Requirements :
- Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with related experience.
- 0-5 years : FPGA Development or experience with flight software (cFS).
- Experience in C, Python, C , and C# programming languages is preferred.
- A valid / clear driver's license is required.