Flight Software Engineer

Company: APR Consulting
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

A Flight Software Engineer position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the JPL/NASA facility. In this role you will be responsible for designing and implementing real-time software. You must have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or higher; have +5 years of similar embedded software experience, C or C++ experience, and be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Greenhills Integrity experience is very helpful.
Location: Pasadena, CA 91109 Position: Engineering Applications Software Engineer III / Flight Software EngineerPay Rate: $70.00+/hr. (DOE) Duration: 12 months or longer Flexible work schedule: 9/80 or 5/40We do offer paid time offs, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision
Job Description:As a flight software engineer, you will have the opportunity to implement or test spacecraft capabilities potentially including command, communication, data management, instrument managers, and fault protection. From low-level device drivers to high-level behaviors, you'll find many interesting programming opportunities. Responsibilities:

• Design and implement real-time flight software for spacecraft in C
• Develop test plans, unit tests, and evaluate test results. Run tests against simulators and testbeds
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues with flight software in an integrated system
• Work on a team with experienced flight software developers
  Required Skills:
  • BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Minimum of +6 years of related experience
  • Experience with embedded software development
  • Experience with the Greenhills Integrity operating system, as well as time and space partitioned flight software architectures.
  • Excellent C programming skills
  • Multi-threaded programming
  • Coursework in operating systems, computer architecture, algorithms, and data structures Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with programming languages, software engineering, computer science theory
    • Python, C++, or Java
    • Experience with JPL flight software development principles, practices, and procedures
      At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.
      About our client:Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe. This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
      About APR:Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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