Flight Software Engineer

a i solutions
US - Florida - Tampa
June 25, 2024

a.i.
solutions is seeking a motivated Flight Software Engineer to join the team supporting the NASA Launch Service Program (LSP) at Kennedy Space Center.
The Flight Software Engineer will be assigned to support the Mission Analysis department providing insight/oversight of launch vehicle flight software processes and deliverables for our NASA customer.
This position will work directly with the spacecraft and launch vehicle provider to ensure that all mission and vehicle requirements are implemented and tested within the flight software.
This individual will also ensure that NASA maintains insight into the launch vehicle capabilities and exercises approval authority on all applicable deliverables/analyses.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i.
solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

Support the Flight Dynamics Branch of the NASA Launch Services Program and serve as a technical expert for Flight Software issues on NASA LSP missions
Participate in requirements development, review, and maintenance
Review Interface Control Documents and other related mission documents
Perform independent design reviews to ensure requirements are satisfied with no impacts to the system as a whole
Ensure proper configuration management techniques are adhered to for documentation, software updates, software releases, and related reviews
Perform rigorous verification and validation testing on the flight software
Perform independent reviews of all flight software verification activities prior to launch
Gain an understanding of the NASA contracted launch vehicles to serve as the technical expert for Flight Software issues
Support the flight software elements of certification of new launch vehicle providers
Develop analysis tools to facilitate the effective review of complex and extensive software test activities
Provide flight software certification support for new launch service providers
Act as primary liaison between the NASA customer and the launch vehicle provider
Support ELV LSP and mission engineering review boards as required
Perform post-flight data reviews and support issue disposition
Support process improvement activities to advance the group
Support the independent verification and validation of special projects within the scope of launch vehicle flight software
Travel occasionally as required <10%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience with launch vehicles or relevant support
Experience with MATLAB modeling, scripting, and analysis
Experience developing and testing software in a variety of languages including ADA, C/C+, and Python, as well as knowledge of the Linux/UNIX OS
Obtain successful completion of a government background check
U.S.
Citizenship

Desired Background:

Knowledge of software coding practices for commercial launch vehicle providers (including but not limited to powered flight guidance, navigation, and control algorithms), as well as familiarity with applicable industry and government software standards, as well as Agile software development
Experience with hardware and/or software in the loop testing for launch vehicle applications
Knowledge of launch vehicle flight design, trajectory analysis, guidance, navigation, and control, and orbital mechanics
Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence
Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact

EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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