Software Engineer Specialist; Cos

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

Job Description

This role is for a software developer to serve on a Simulation Engineering team at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC). The position supports the development and maintenance of the Training Systems (TS) applications supporting the Communication and Tracking Network System (CTNS) within the facility.

Description of Duties

This position provides software engineering leadership and support to the Training Systems (TS) Facility at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) located in Houston, Texas. The software engineering lead will be responsible for leading the software development and maintenance of the real-time Communication and Tracking Network System (CTNS) systems in the TS facility. This position includes Agile software methodology using engineering and computer programming skills primarily in C++.

The applicant will be responsible for providing technical support in the analysis and specialized knowledge in the resolution of software-related problems. The applicant will also be responsible for leading and supporting critical software systems in the CTNS simulation software. This will include but limited to applying expert engineering knowledge in system analysis, research, design, test, and integration to resolve complex issues.

The applicant will work with the users to determine requirements, system limitations, impacts and flight-training readiness associated with Communication and Tracking simulations to ensure compatibility and effectiveness of the simulation applications. The applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Strong initiative, teamwork and problem-solving skills are required, and the applicant will lead a team of engineers.

Potential candidate identified.

Successful candidates will:

• Lead, develop, maintain, troubleshoot simulation software supporting the NASA JSC Training Systems.
• Lead and support the development and maintenance of the Communication and Tracking Network System (CTNS) systems.
• Lead and support the design, development, and integration of the CTNS systems and associated software interfaces.
• Lead, develop, and maintain software using computer programming and experience in C++ in a Linux or UNIX environment.
• Provide training to build very effective and productive teams.
• Accept responsibility on all assigned tasks and develop work plans and schedules.
• Provide technical advice for CTNS design and engineering principles.
• Perform software builds and integrate software with other developers.
• Support software testing and verification activities with external partners.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities, including Sprint planning and reviews.
• Lead and work effectively with developers, system engineers, test personnel, technical leads, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established software development processes and procedures.
• Document software changes, technical issues, test results, and procedures.
• Assist with…