Software Engineer Insight and Oversight (CCP) – Space Systems

Description

• Participate in software design reviews, safety assessments, and flight readiness reviews.
• Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to ensure software reliability, human-rating compliance, and safety assurance across NASA and commercial partners (e.g., SpaceX, Boeing).
• Develop knowledge of Commercial Crew flight software systems, including avionics integration and crewed spacecraft operations.
• Support development, verification, and validation of safety-critical flight and ground software.
• Contribute to hazard analyses, fault management design, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) for flight software systems.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks, hazards, anomalies, and failure modes, providing data-driven recommendations.
• Communicate progress, findings, and technical risks to management and cross-discipline teams.
• Work in an Agile, fast-paced environment supporting iterative development and integration.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with software hazard analysis, fault tolerance design, and safety-critical software certification.
• Knowledge of data-driven architecture and telemetry systems used in spaceflight.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix environments and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with Core Flight System (cFS) or similar flight software frameworks.
• Self-starter capable of absorbing complex system knowledge and working independently or in a team.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments with tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Jira.
• Working knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and hazard tracking systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Familiarity with hazard analysis processes, fault management, and failure mode identification for software-controlled systems.
• Team-oriented, detail-focused professional with a strong sense of accountability and work ethic.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities, interface across organizations, and meet mission timelines.
• Experience with NASA Commercial Crew, Artemis, or Human Spaceflight programs.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or TCL.
• Experience with software testing, verification, and validation across the full development lifecycle.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Experience with flight or embedded software in human spaceflight, aerospace, or safety-critical systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of ten (10) year of experience.
• Familiarity with NASA software safety and reliability standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.8, NPR 8715.3, NPR 8705.2).
• Familiarity with NASA safety and reliability processes, including hazard reports and software safety assessments.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency maybe a requirement for this position.

Benefits

• International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance