Job Specifications
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Satellite Payload Testbed Software Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.
Basic Qualifications (required Skills/Experience)
10+ years of experience developing commercial software with a common compiled programming language (e.g. C, C++, C#, Java) and exposure to scripted languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
5+ years of experience working in the space or aerospace domains, particularly in space vehicles (satellites, launch, orbiters) and/or ground systems and hardware components involved
3+ years of experience leading software teams as a team lead
Position Responsibilities
This position requires knowledge and experience in software, hardware, processor technologies, virtualization, complex model-driven design, and ability to chart a path for modernization of the existing legacy technology stack. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
Independent technical Subject Matter Expert maintaining and developing complex hybrid software and hardware systems for current and future testbed capabilities for satellite payloads
Lead development and documentation of testbed and simulation software requirements and software interfaces
Direct/Define Software Development and Verification Plans to enable the delivery of high-assurance, certified flight software
Ensure compliance with all Software Quality, Product Security, and Enterprise Design Practices throughout the software lifecycle
Resolve complex and seamless software interactions between simulations and emulations of the satellite payload to its corresponding power and thermal systems, communications and encryption, command and data handling, guidance and navigation, ground control, mission operations, and systems redundancies
Advise program customers on simulation system-level architecture; establish and maintain frequent and open communication with key stakeholders
Lead geographically-diverse business partners through integration of developmental software products into El Segundo satellite simulation architectures
Provide leadership and positive mentorship to early career team members
Preferred Qualifications (desired Skills/Experience)
Experience with UML or SysML and modeling tools such as Cameo and Matlab
Agile software development experience
Experience using a distributed source code version control system such as Git along with platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket in a DevSecOps environment
Required Education
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science (e.g.
Bachelor and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work
experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
TRAVEL
Yes, possible domestic trave up to 5%.
WORK HOURS
FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Additional
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
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