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Outline of Roles and Responsibilities:

The Lead Software Systems and Development Engineer will be responsible in supporting two projects within the Flight and Ground Software division Telescience Resource Kit (TReK) and Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA). This position requires versatile skillset of lead Systems Engineering focused on Data Analysis Architecture, Design and Develop requirements, cloud technologies, and a strong software development background.

TReK Software Development Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect, interpret, and implement system requirements.

• Participate in component and system concept designs.

• Experience with and proficiency in:

• Designing, developing, and testing web-based solution for command and telemetry system

• Object Oriented Design and Implementation

• C/C programming language

• Integration of third-party libraries

• Agile processes

LISA Software Systems Engineering Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the LISA project requirements and the hardware and software.

• Ensure and work with the project to have an understand of interface definitions and requirements with the LISA partners.

• Approve hardware and software verifications for a LISA NLAC project.

• Identify issues with the hardware and software design, development, integration, and test and coordinating them with the Project Manager, the LISA technical team, and the LISA partners and stakeholders.

• Lead coordination/integration of options and recommendations for technical issues on the LISA NLAC project.

• Provide coordinated/integrated options and recommendations to the CE on issues involving TA.

• Assist the CE by coordinating the support of team members in anomaly/ failure/discrepancy investigations.

• Provide unbiased technical positions to CE acting as first level of technical conscience.

Additional Duties

• Serve as the Software Systems Engineering with focus on Data Analysis Architecture for the LISA project.

• Design and Develop requirements for the LISA project Data Analysis Architecture

• Develop and maintain the LISA project's Software process documentation (Software Develop Plans (SDP), and Design Documents (SDD).

• Provide coordinated/integrated options and recommendations for software technical issues or concerns.

• Design, develop, and test web-based solution for command and telemetry system.

Here’s what you’ll need :

Qualifications:

Degree in systems engineering, industrial engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or another related engineering discipline is required. Typically, educational requirements:

• Ph.D., with minimum of 14 years of experience

• MS with at least 18 years of experience

• BS with at least 20 years of experience

The candidate should be experienced in the following:

• 15 years’ experience in NASA missions and projects activities

• Knowledge of NASA MSFC engineering processes and standards (7123, 7150)

• Basic understanding of data center requirements and operations

• Strong organizational skills & Ability to work independently and within a diverse team.

• Ability to build and work effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Effective communication

• Working with a software development team in an Agile Development Environment

• General knowledge of software data analysis tools: Metadata formats, data structure, and database .

• General knowledge of software Data Handling, and Integration.

• Proficient in C/C programming language.

• Familiarity with software languages: Python, XML, JAVA, or other object-oriented languages.

• Familiarity with Object Oriented Design and Implementation.

• Experience with integration of third-party libraries.

• Familiarly with Agile processes.

• Familiarity with software containerization and cloud technologies

• Ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight, as well as multi-task and be proactive in between formal assignments.

• Good oral, written, interpersonal, communication, and customer relation skills – must be able to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook).

• General knowledge of NASA NPR 7150.2.

• General knowledge of Agile or other similar software methodologies.

• General knowledge of government standards and requirements.

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools is preferred but not required.

The Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30 – 4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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