Mission Design Tools Software Engineer P1

Responsibilities

• Work on NASA's Mission Design Software Development Team, which provides software development support for a variety of tools that support multiple NASA and commercial programs.
• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs.
• Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and software development processes.
• Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2.
• Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or related area.
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python.
• Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab.
• Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards.
• Experience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release.
• Proficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniques.
• Proficient in use of software task management/collaboration tools.
• Experience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniques.
• Experience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178C.
• Experience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard.