Satellite Systems Software Engineer

Role Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to the Government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership, and proactive system engineering activities.
• Analyze designs and software engineering practices that is integrated into embedded devices and systems and meets industry, customer, safety and regulation standards.
• Affords assistance with reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into the design of software products for embedded devices and systems.
• Analyzes, monitors and improves the efficiency and stability of embedded software systems.
• Witness developer-executed tests for embedded devices and systems.
• Recommends implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development and hardware technologies.
• Advise on software and hardware integration domains.
• Provide engineering consultation to current satellite operations assisting with vehicle anomaly or event support.
• Proactively works with Government, Developer, and SETA program managers and system engineers to identify, report, and resolve issues.
• Works without any direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Government or Commercial experience.
• 4+ years of experience designing and developing software for a real-time or non-real-time system.
• Expert in embedded software system architecture, design, integration and test.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and utility of different orbits.
• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
• Polished communicator (written and verbal) with highly effective interpersonal skills and personal judgement.

Desired Qualifications

• STEM or intelligence-related degree.
• Ability to thrive in a face paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues to Program and Mission teams.

Pay

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.