NASA Artemis Lunar Gateway Flight Software and Data Integration Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The Lunar Gateway, a vital component of NASA’s Artemis Program, will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon that provides essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface and serves as a staging point for deep space exploration.  CACI is looking for an experienced Flight Software and Data Integration Engineer to provide NASA Johnson Space Center with software skills in the development and integration of NASA’s Lunar Gateway vehicle flight software. This software engineering position requires working on integrating the software products developed by NASA and commercial partners, developing tests and simulation software to verify the integrated software on flight computers, and ensuring the integrated Gateway software meets the integration objectives and software requirements.  
 

This position requires a self-motivated, capable software engineer with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people oriented, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.
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This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, Texas, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Responsibilities:

Gain an understanding of the overall Gateway flight software systems, software dependencies, software interface, and the data flow between the systems.Perform systems engineering in support of software requirements and interface definitions, design, and performance analysis.Perform software integration, test, and verification.Integrate and test Gateway software/hardware in avionics test bed and flight certification environments.Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects.Develop software prototype and device software simulation to facilitate software design and testing.

Qualifications:

Required: 

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities.B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines.At least three years of experience in software development and integration. More experience is highly valued.Strong C programming skills.Strong Linux experience.Python development skills.Experience developing embedded software for Real-time Operating Systems, preferably VxWorks.Experience with communication protocols such as Space Packet Protocol (SPP), Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).Must have experience in the entire software life cycle.Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.

Desired:

M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or related disciplines.Preferred that previous experience be in aerospace systems and vehicles. Experience is also valued in other industries, e.g., medical, petrochemical, oil and gas, where software function, quality, and associated processes utilized can impact human safety.Experience in human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew, and in specific vehicle software domains (e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C software).Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS).Experience in Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE).Experience in other bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet).Experience in software and systems integration and testing.Experience in automated testing.Experience in verification testing.Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system.Experience using Jira.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$76,000 - 155,700 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.