DOD SkillBridge Program Intern - Spacecraft Software Engineer - Military Veterans
at Amentum
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a DOD SkillBridge Program Intern - Spacecraft Software Engineer to join our team with the Engineering Division.
At our company, we help transitioning service members, from all branches of the U.S. Military, prepare for new opportunities and connections in their careers. Do you want to work onsite at NASA in Houston with a dynamic team to build out the next generation spacecraft integration and test facility? If so, this opportunity may be for you. Our company has teamed up with the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program to provide career opportunities in:
** This is a temporary role not to exceed 27 weeks. **
DOD SkillBridge Program Intern - Spacecraft Software Engineer: Collaborate with the Commercial Software development teams d evelop an intimate knowledge of the system design Learn and perform the following tasks
- NASA Software Requirements Specification
- Review commercial Software Development process and documentation
- Finding issues and risks, raising questions, and tracking
- Ensure commercial software development teams are following their process
- Identify where process does not align to the NASA standards and how to document
- System integration and interface management and coordination
- Coordinate software testing and verification
- Review software products and artifacts for completeness of design and implementation
- Software Process Assessment (including Compliance assessment) across the full development life cycle
- Complete hazard analysis reviews
NOTE: SkillBridge interns will not be eligible for any compensation during their internship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this internship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.
Here's What You'll Need:
- To have served at least 180 days in any of the U.S. Armed Forces
- To be within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days)
- Must be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge
- Must have taken any service TAPS/TGPS
- Must have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
- Must have command approval to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
Ideally, you'll have:
- Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience with software testing and verification
- Proficiency with C/C++ coding in a Linux environment
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python
- Experience with agile software development
- Experience with web-based collaboration tools
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, git, slack, SharePoint
- Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude
- Self-starter who can understand and absorb new concepts quickly
We're always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity, and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.
If you are interested in this SkillBridge Opportunity, please forward your resume to: nicholas.hammelev@us.amentum.com
Why Join Our Team?
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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Houston, TX
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.