Flight Software Engineer

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Full Time Denver, CO, Denver, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Remote)
Employment: Through Bay Systems Consulting Inc. supporting Lockheed Martin

Bay Systems Consulting Inc. is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support Lockheed Martin's Orion Program in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will work alongside an exceptional team of NASA and Lockheed Martin GNCP (Guidance, Navigation, Controls, and Propulsion) engineers and software developers to verify flight software for the Orion spacecraft supporting NASA's Artemis missions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to one of the world's most advanced human spaceflight programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring flight software meets mission requirements by leading verification efforts from flight requirements validation through final Run for Record execution. Your work will help ensure the reliability and safety of software that enables deep space exploration.

• Collaborate with a world-class team of NASA and Lockheed Martin GNCP engineers and software developers to verify flight software for the Orion spacecraft.
• Own flight software requirements verification activities from initial requirements through final Run for Record.
• Support the Flight Software (FSW) verification process to ensure mission-critical software performs as expected.
• Contribute to a highly motivated, collaborative, and dedicated Flight Software team supporting NASA's Artemis program.
• Apply lessons learned from previous Orion missions to improve verification processes, software quality, and development efficiencies.
• Develop, execute, and analyze software verification tests to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve software issues and support mission readiness.
• Maintain thorough documentation and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous software verification experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ownership of technical tasks.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, particularly for Software Test Engineering (SWTE).
• Working knowledge of Linux environments.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Previous Orion program and/or Orion software verification experience.
• Experience with Flight Software (FSW) or Simulation Software development and verification.
• Knowledge of Guidance, Navigation, Controls, and Propulsion (GNCP) systems.
• Working knowledge of C++.
• Experience using IBM DOORS for requirements management.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical software development environments.

This position offers the opportunity to support one of the most significant space exploration programs in history. As part of the Lockheed Martin Orion team through Bay Systems Consulting Inc., you'll work with industry-leading engineers developing software that enables NASA's Artemis missions and the future of human exploration beyond Earth orbit.

If you're passionate about aerospace, software verification, and developing technology that makes space exploration possible, we'd love to hear from you.