LZT is looking for an experienced Spacecraft Avionics and Flight Software Systems Engineers to work in NASA's flight software systems engineering and integration group. This engineering position involves analysis of future spacecraft subsystem and flight software requirements and design, oversight of software architecture development, oversight of verification and validation of FSW products, and use of various software engineering tools in support of FSW development. Strong performers will gain expertise in specific avionics and flight software Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) domains such as fault management, mission event sequencing, aborts, interfacing with external flight and ground elements, etc. The best will have the opportunity to become Software Functional Managers for the spacecraft. This work also requires collaboration with test and verification, launch vehicle, service module, missions and ground operation, and vehicle system teams, such as avionics, command and control, crew life support, displays, power, propulsion, thermal, guidance, navigation and control, communications and tracking, docking, etc. Future spacecraft supported include Orion, Commercial Crew Vehicles, Gateway modules, and the Human Landing System, i.e., lunar lander. Orion is NASA’s next generation crewed spacecraft that will rendezvous with the Gateway space station in Lunar orbit. Gateway is intended to serve as a communication hub, science laboratory, and short-term habitation to stage astronauts transferring to or returning from the lunar surface. Gateway will also be used as a tested to develop technologies needed for crewed missions to Mars. This position requires a self-motivated engineer or computer scientist with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review and oversight of avionics and flight software requirements development, design, integration, production, verification, validation, and certification.
Review systems engineering products, such as hazard analysis and mission profiles to ensure proper incorporation in vehicle subsystem domains.
Coordinate flight software issues and resolution across programs and vehicle systems engineering teams.
Apply engineering tool suites to management flight software product development.
Evaluate prime contractor flight software architecture, design, and implementation, integration, and testing.
Oversight of integration of flight software in test and verification facilities.
Interface with NASA and prime contractor engineering teams.
Required Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities.
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
At least five years of related experience in real-time safety critical flight software in aerospace or other industries e.g., commercial software, oil and gas, petrochemical, etc.
Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.
Desired Skills/Knowledge:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
Experience with SysML, Rhapsody, Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, and NASA Core Flight Software (CFS).
Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and Subversion.
Experience developing objected-oriented C++ code.
Experience with Agile software development methodology.
Experience with Python.
Experience in ARINC 653 based architecture, Time-Triggered Ethernet, Orion Data Network, Power and Data Unit, fault management, mission sequencing, abort.
Familiarity with NASA's Orion spacecraft.
Vehicle-wide knowledge of space vehicle systems, e.g., avionics, command and telemetry, command and control, timeline/vehicle management, service module control, systems
management, crew life support, displays, power, propulsion, thermal, guidance, navigation and control, communications and tracking, NASA Docking System, etc.
Experience in avionics and flight software development for human-rated space vehicle, e.g., Gateway, Human Landing System, Commercial Crew Program, Orion, International Space
Station, or Space Shuttle.
Experience in the full life cycle of human-rated flight projects.
Company Description:
LZT is a professional technologies services firm that employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join LZT, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of government programs (NASA Space Program, National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program), and commercial clients. Our company and culture are built on robust leadership and a persistent adherence to regulations, safety, quality, reliability, responsiveness, creativity and diligence.
LZT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
