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Job Description
Join an onsite software engineering role supporting NASA telecommunications and space communications infrastructure for the Near Space Network (NSN) Project.
Responsibilities
- Deliver software engineering, systems integration, and technical support for the NASA Near Space Network (NSN) Project.
- Assist with planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of software solutions tied to NASA telecommunications and space communications infrastructure.
- Coordinate with government personnel, systems engineers, and development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractors to align software solutions with mission requirements, technical specifications, and operational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant professional software engineering experience (typically 3 years minimum).
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, C++, Java, or C.
- Experience across the software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating environments.
- Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining software requirements and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with software integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and verification and validation methodologies.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, communications protocols, and software-to-hardware interfaces.
- Experience with configuration management and version control tools, including Git.
- Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, and written technical communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Technologies
- Python
- C++
- Java
- C
- Linux
- Windows
- Git
Desired Skills
- Previous experience supporting NASA, Department of Defense (DoD), or other federal government aerospace programs.
- Familiarity with NASA Near Space Network (NSN), Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN), or related ground and space communications systems.
- Knowledge of telecommunications architectures, ground station systems, and mission operations software.
- Experience with TCP/IP, network protocols, telemetry, command systems, or communications interfaces.
- Familiarity with software architecture assessments, system requirements development, and interface control documents (ICDs).
- Experience with automated testing, scripting, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
- Working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with NASA engineering standards, technical reviews, and mission assurance practices.
- Experience supporting contractor deliverable reviews, technical evaluations, and independent engineering assessments.
Additional Details
- Location: Greenbelt, MD (onsite)
- Compensation: USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year
- Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
- Position type: W2 with full benefits
- Estimated duration: Ongoing
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