Overview:
Our long-term client relationship with Boeing Corporation has led to a need for an ISS GNC Software Engineer I on the Boeing Engineering and Technical Services (BETS-SWS) contract located in Houston, Texas.
BETS-SWS provides support to Boeing’s Houston-based International Space Station (ISS), CST-100, and other site programs under the suite of Boeing Engineering & Technical Services Support (BETS) contracts. The BETS-SWS team designs, develops, tests and certifies avionic and simulation software and hardware; and maintains flight-equivalent labs for development, simulation and test of flight and ground software.
Barrios Technology Ltd. is a woman-owned and operated small business headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide a full spectrum of engineering, operations and related technology services in support of the aerospace community and have successfully supported NASA for 38 years. Barrios Technology is the prime contractor for the Mission and Program Integration (MAPI) contract and Research, Engineering, Mission Integration Services (REMIS) contracts along with subcontractor support to multiple prime contractors as listed below. Barrios employees have the opportunity to contribute to the US Space Program through work on the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System and Exploration programs. Our primary locations are at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX and the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL. We also support commercial space programs and provide systems engineering services to the oil and gas industry. Our customers include:
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Boeing on the Boeing Engineering and Technical Services (BETS) contract at JSC and MSFC
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Jacobs Technology on the JSC Engineering and Technical Services (JETS) contract at JSC
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COLSA Corporation on the Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) contract at MSFC
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Rothe Development, Inc. on the Joint Operations, Integrated Systems Technology (JOIST) Contract at JSC
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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS2) contract in Colorado and Houston
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Leidos Innovations on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC)3 at JSC
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Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (formerly Orbital ATK) on the CRS1 contract in Houston, TX and Virginia
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British Petroleum (BP) in Houston, TX
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Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT) / KBRwyle on the Mission Systems Operations (MSOC) contract at JSC
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Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT) / KBRwyle on the Integrated Mission Operations Contract II (IMOC II) contract at JSC
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KBRwyle on the Fully Integrated Lifecycle Mission Support Services (FILMSS) contract at Ames Research Center
Responsibilities:
The ISS GNC Software Engineer I will:
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Develop innovative solutions to complex ISS GN&C Software problems.
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Help design, develop, implement, test and document software for the Internatonal Space Station (ISS) Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) software.
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Perform GNC embedded software development.
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Perform GNC Unit & Integration Testing.
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Implement algorithms in real time systems.
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Develop, document and maintain Guidance and Control architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.
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Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
- Perform autocoding of software.
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Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
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BS/BA in Computer Science or equivalent from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in Software Development.
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Experience with embedded operating systems.
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Experience with bus interface protocols (e.g. 1553).
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Experience with assembly and machine code.
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Experience with software configuration management.
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Experience with Ada.
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Experience with MatrixX.
Preferences:
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Experience operating in aerospace environments.
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Experience in spacecraft dynamics.
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Experience working with classical and modern control theory/design.
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Experience working with orbit and attitude navigation.
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Experience with flight avionics hardware & interfaces.
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Experience implementing safety critical algorithms in real time systems.
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Experience with autocoding of software.
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Professional experience with Ada, C++, C#, and/or Java.
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Professional experience with MatrixX (autocode).
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability and desire to work in a team environment.
Essential Requirements
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Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
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Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
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May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
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Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
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Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
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Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
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Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
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Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
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Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
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Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
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Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
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Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
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Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
