Lead Simulation and Linux Platform Software Engineer - Military Veterans
at Amentum
We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.
The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.
As a member of the Platforms engineering team, you will perform as the Software Engineer for the COMET Command and Control Tools team (C&C Tools). The C&C Tools team supports NASA's Spaceport Command and Control System (SCCS), used for checkout and launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft. The successful candidate will contribute to the platform infrastructure used to test the Launch Control System and launch software supporting the launch for NASA's Artemis program.
Responsibilities
Work activities include design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and support of the computer software and systems required to support the platforms engineering team.
Under general supervision, job duties will include:
- Lead as a developer in an agile team that is conducting daily scrum meetings, biweekly sprints and retrospectives, and group planning of development tasks and timelines
- Write and test new software, shape design, and participate in peer reviews to meet high-level NASA requirements
- Action internal, external, and user feedback to troubleshoot, improve, and maintain software under a CMMI compliant process
- Participate in design panels, technical assessments, and analysis tasks to determine how new capabilities and changes will impact the products and rest of the system
- Other duties as assigned
Required:
B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or related field from an accredited college and university, with at least 4 years of relevant, full software life cycle experience. Additional education may be substituted for relevant experience.
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with the software life cycle involving design, development, testing, integration, delivery, and maintenance (with personal involvement in at least one cycle of software)
- Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: C++, Java or Python
- Capability to produce technical/design documentation and well-documented software
- Ability to work and seek feedback independently as well as integrate productively in a supportive team environment providing clear and effective communication
- Capable of flexibility and personal responsibility involve in an agile team: project planning, group estimation, and willingness to assist teammates
- Prioritizing and executing a fast-paced environment with varying requirements and deadlines
- Desire to learn, willingness to quickly absorb domain knowledge, and capability of taking/providing feedback
Highly Desirable Experience/Abilities:
- NASA's Trick Simulation Environment
- Jenkins automation server
- Perl programming language
- MATLAB Simulink
- EtherNet/IP Scanner Developers Kit (ESDK)
- Linux and Windows OS: kernel, threading, networking, and virtual machines experience
- Administration and maintenance of computer software
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.
Kennedy Sp Ct, FL
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.