Senior Software Systems Engineer – Lunar Permanence

Responsibilities

• Work with systems engineers, hardware responsible engineers, developers, and program managers to define software requirements for avionics components.
• Train, guide, and mentor team members on software systems engineering best practices.
• Set direction and goals for the team regarding the development of requirements, verification events, and test cases.
• Manage hardware-software integration problems and work across vehicle and mission design teams.
• Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process and ensure that software behavior is properly captured to ensure a safe mission.

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years professional experience minimum.
• Experience in developing software requirements, verification plans, and test cases.
• Experience reviewing software architecture, design, and code.
• Experience working across systems and software disciplines, leading cross functional groups.
• Experience in spacecraft design and operations.
• Experience with safety critical software and software certification per NPR 7150.2D, DO-178, or related standard.
• Experience with fault management design.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Demonstrates expertise in software requirements development, verification planning, and safety-critical software processes, with a strong focus on collaboration across systems and software disciplines. Proven ability to mentor teams and manage hardware-software integration in aerospace environments.

• NPR 7150.2D
• DO-178