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IGNITE

MID LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Houston, TX · On-site

As a Mid-Level Software Engineer supporting NASA programs through a contractor organization, you will develop, maintain, and enhance web-based and low-code applications that support mission ...

KeyLogic, LLC

Perform various Systems / Software Engineering activities on NASA Spacecraft, Launch Vehicle, and/or Mission Ground systems throughout the NASA software development lifecycle phases. Analyses are ...

MCSG Technologies

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Greenbelt, MD · Hybrid

The ECI is a competitive NASA research and development program that advances innovative ... The Software Developer will support the development, integration, testing, and sustainment of ...

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Software Development Engineer

Science and Technology Corporation (STC)

Edwards, CA • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Supports software development tasks in aerospace research and flight systems under the supervision of senior engineers. Assists in developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining software used in flight systems, simulations, instrumentation, and ground support systems for NASA research aircraft and related aerospace platforms. Key Responsibilities: Assist in decomposing project and system requirements into software requirements.

Support development of software for flight vehicle control, real-time systems, data acquisition, and ground support applications. Perform coding, debugging, and testing of software components using appropriate programming languages and tools. Help prepare and maintain technical documentation including software requirements, design, test plans, and user guides.

Participate in verification and validation (V&V) testing of software systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including avionics, controls, instrumentation, and safety personnel. Learn and apply NASA software assurance, system safety, and airworthiness standards.

Contribute to Control Room and field operations as needed under the direction of senior engineers.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. 0-2 years of experience in software development, preferably in embedded or aerospace systems. Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail. Ability to follow defined software development processes and NASA documentation standards. U.S

citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance if necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to aerospace platforms, simulation environments, or real-time operating systems. Experience or coursework in systems engineering, controls, or avionics.

Familiarity with software configuration management tools and test automation frameworks.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. 0-2 years of experience in software development, preferably in embedded or aerospace systems. Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail. Ability to follow defined software development processes and NASA documentation standards. U.S

citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance if necessary. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to aerospace platforms, simulation environments, or real-time operating systems. Experience or coursework in systems engineering, controls, or avionics.

Familiarity with software configuration management tools and test automation frameworks.

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