Software Engineer Staff, Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems
• Embedded programming experience in C/C++ and Python
• Comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Space Protection Programs is seeking an experienced Software Engineer who can guide a team through complex mission software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of software development and software integration activities
• Guide software requirements development, architecture, design, implementation, and test
• Work in a highly collaborative environment with frequent and direct interaction with various engineering disciplines and customers
• Lead in the architecture and detailed design of complex CSCs and CSCIs
• Be leading member of an Agile development team
• Participate in Agile Release Planning, Sprint Planning, and guide agile development execution
• Provide peer leadership in the guidance and mentorship of agile methods to a multi-disciplined team of software and systems engineers
• Act as a role model for the team
• Lead by doing
• Exercise considerable latitude in determining approaches to assignments
• Identify opportunities for improvement in current processes and implement new processes

Requirements

• Experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux OS, and Object-Oriented design is preferred
• Strong ability to perform on a small highly skilled team in a dynamic environment
• The preferred candidate must be able to work under limited direction

Qualifications

• Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems
• Experience integrating complex software systems with high performance and/or timing constraints
• Prior knowledge of embedded and/or MPSoC architectures
• Demonstrated experience using the Agile methodology in the development, integration and test of complex software systems and environments
• Programming background in C/C++ and Python
• Experience with leading process improvement initiatives
• Experience with program lifecycle execution from concept phase through end-of-life phase
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships across Agile Development Teams
• Active TS Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with leading process improvement initiatives
• Experience with program lifecycle execution from concept phase through end-of-life phase
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships across Agile Development Teams
• Active TS Security Clearance