Senior Software Development Engineer Test

Company: Jacobs
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Software Development Engineer- Linux
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
The Engineering & Science Services and Skills Augmentation (ESSSA) contract provides engineering, scientific and engineering technician support to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL. The Jacobs ESSSA Group is comprised of nine companies of Aerodyne, All Points Logistics, Bevilacqua, ERC, Geocent, Jacobs, Lee and Associates, Qualis and Tuskegee.Jacobs ESSSA Group offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally with the advantages of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join the team whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! The key purpose of the position is to plan and perform software development and integration activities in support of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) Hardware-in-the-Loop facility (HWIL), and multiple Software Development Facilities (SDFs) that will be used to verify the integrated avionics system for the Space Launch System (SLS) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Responsibilities: The Senior Software Development Engineer participates in implementing and maintaining real-time HWIL simulation software systems used to support the NASA Space Launch System program at MSFC. The incumbent collects interprets and documents system requirements; participates in component, subsystem and system concept designs; develops and recommends methods, tools and designs and participates as a member of a multi-functional real-time HWIL simulation development team.

• Support software/hardware integration activities
• Support software/hardware integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities.
• Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and correct simulation anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals.
• Perform software systems engineering functions as required.
• Design and execute test plans and procedures.
• Support unit and system level verification and validation activities
• Enter or update documentation into appropriate control system.
  These activities will be on-going as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program completes program phases, reviews and schedule milestones. Qualifications: Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent (Computer Science) from an ABET-accredited university. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 10 years of experience, a Masters with at least 12 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience. Minimum 5 years of experience in developing real-time, multi-processor, multi-core, distributed simulation synchronization software is required.
  • Fluent in C, C++ programming languages with experience in parallel processing and threading for real time applications with Linux operating systems
  • Experienced with real time, hardware in the loop simulations of avionics hardware and launch vehicle subsystems, including process synchronization and thread scheduling, data exchange
  • Knowledge of/Experience with avionics data buses and hardware interfaces such as MIL-STD 1553B, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, Discretes, Analog-Digital, Digital-Analog and timing sources such as GPS, IRIG, and RCIM cards
  • Familiar with industry real-time operating systems
  • Experience in software development processes and tools, including git / Stash is desirable
  • Experience with Python is desirable
  • Systems engineering experience in disciplines such as hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing is desirable. Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice 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 ( Physical RequirementsRequires 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 Jacobs facilities (10%).Equipment and MachinesRequires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).AttendanceNormal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., 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 FunctionsThe 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.
    

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