Amentum
Aerospace
SoftwareEngineer,GroundLaunchSequencer
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“Software Engineer, Ground Launch Sequencer at Amentum. Skills: Software development, Ground Launch Sequencer (GLS) software, Testing and test analysis, Programming under Linux or Unix, C, C++, JAVA, ACL, or Jview. Maintenance of GLS software products. Creating requirements”
Industry & Context.
Debugging; Problem resolution
May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting, Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment, Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures, Position is located on a hazardous testing must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency, May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex, Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site, Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility, Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary, All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards, Full-time work hours, Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task, Must be dependable and punctual, Shift work may be required, Must be able to travel to support position requirements, May involve airline travel, Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard, Government security clearance may be required in the future
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution and four years related experience, Experience programming under Linux or Unix, Experience with C, C++, JAVA, ACL, or Jview, Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable with working in a dynamic environment, Must have a valid U. S. driver's license, Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication, Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements, Must maintain a positive work atmosphere
Nice to Have
Knowledgeable of software testing and test analysis (regression, timing, failure, etc.), Understanding of the configuration, build, and delivery authorization processes of software development/delivery, Previous experience with Agile or other similar software methodologies, Experience with the full life cycle of software processes (design, development, and delivery) for highly critical software, Government security clearance may be required in the future
What You'll Do.
Maintenance of GLS software products
Creating requirements
Composing supporting documentation
Developing unit tests
Participating in code peer reviews
Writing and executing test procedures for verification and validation tests
Initiate/disposition Non-conformances
Participating in code fixes
Code and documentation peer review
Firing room operations supporting Integration Console for launch countdown
and launch test events
Communication using headset with Test Conductors
system engineers within the firing room and at remote locations to ensure time critical testing for problem resolution
Communicate with the software developer group
Publishing and presentation of technical papers
Regular status updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Participating in code peer reviews; Communication using headset with Test Conductors, system engineers within the firing room and at remote locations; Communicate with the software developer group, other users, and with management; Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
Communication Scope
Accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication; Communication using headset; Publishing and presentation of technical papers
Process & Methodology
Regular status updates will be required to show progress and annunciate road-blocks early
Full Job Description
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. The Spaceflight Processing, Test Integration Department is looking for highly qualified Engineering candidates to join the SLS/Orion Ground Launch Sequencer (GLS) software development team supporting software development and launch activities at the Kennedy Space Center, which will include but is not limited to: • Maintenance of GLS software products to include creating requirements, composing supporting documentation, developing code, developing unit tests, participating in code peer reviews, writing, and executing test procedures for verification and validation tests, and data review. • Initiate/disposition Non-conformances, debugging, participating in code fixes, code and documentation peer review and testing. • Firing room operations supporting Integration Console for launch countdown, launch simulations, and launch test events. •Communication using headset with Test Conductors, system engineers within the firing room and at remote locations to ensure time critical testing for problem resolution. • Communicate with the software developer group, other users, and with management as well as with the wider community through the publishing and presentation of technical papers. • Regular status updates will be required to show progress and annunciate road-blocks ea
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