Gateway L2/L3 Deputy Flight Software System

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference?

If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.

We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Gateway L2/L3 Deputy Flight Software System** to join the team with Nexus, a teammate company.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened.

Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

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The HALO Flight Software Deputy Software System will support the HALO Flight Software System Manager in leading the design, development, integration, verification, and certification of the HALO spacecraft flight software system.

This position requires strong technical and leadership skills to coordinate across multiple NASA centers, contractors, and engineering disciplines to ensure that flight software products meet mission performance, reliability, and safety objectives

**Requisition Qualifications:**

This position has been posted at multiple levels.

Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

+ Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
+ Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
+ Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or Linux-based embedded systems.
+ Knowledge of NASA or DoD flight software life cycle processes, including software certification, verification, and validation (V&V).
+ Experience supporting software integration and testing on flight hardware and integrated simulation environments.
+ Understanding of requirements management, design trades, risk analysis, and system interaction in a systems engineering environment.
+ Proficiency with requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Git, or similar).
+ Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills to engage a wide range of technical disciplines and project stakeholders.
+ Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate technical efforts involving multiple teams or contractors.

**Requisition Preferences:**

+ Experience with NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle and certification processes for flight software or flight hardware systems.
+ Prior involvement in NASA flight programs.
+ Experience in Human Rated / Fault Tolerant Flight Software Subsystems.
+ Knowledge of NASA flight software frameworks.
+ Familiarity with SpaceWire, 1553, Ethernet, Time Triggered Ethernet, and data handling architectures.
+ Experience with verification and validation planning and execution at the system and subsystem level.
+ Ability to prepare high-quality technical documentation and presentations for internal and NASA-level design and certification reviews.

**Why Join Our Team?**

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

+ Excellent personal and professional career growth
+ 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
+ Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
+ Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

+ Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
+ Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
+ Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

**Essential Functions**

**Work Environment**

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

**Physical Requirements**

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

(5% of time).

**Equipment and Machines**

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

**Attendance**

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.

Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

**Other Essential Functions**

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

**JETS #JETSII**

Required Skill Profession

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