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The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #1 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).

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Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.

A Place Where You Belong

At Jacobs Space Exploration Group, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Responsibilities:

This position will support the Systems Integration and Test Facility (SITF) and Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) Hardware-in-the-Loop facility (HWIL) for both Core Stage (CS) and Exploration Upper Stage (EUS). These facilities will be used to verify the integrated avionics system and Flight Software for the Space Launch System (SLS) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Mission is to keep HWIL labs available for testing and to immediately respond to any issues.

Responsibilities:

The Software Integration Engineer participates in implementing and maintaining laboratory automation software that controls real-time HWIL simulation systems used to support the NASA Space Launch System program at MSFC. This operations team member collects, interprets and documents system requirements; participates in component, subsystem and system concept designs; develops and recommends methods, tools, designs, and automation functions.

• Perform software systems engineering functions.

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures.

• Enter and update documentation into appropriate control systems.

• Troubleshoot and correct test anomalies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet requirements.

• Produce documentation and user training materials to assist users.

These activities will be ongoing through multiple launch vehicle configurations as the SLS program completes program phases, reviews and schedule milestones.

Here’s what you’ll need :

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 4 years of experience; Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or a BS with at least 10 years of experience.

Required Experience:

• Proficient in tools/languages such as: Python, Qt, Windows 10, and Linux

• Exposure to tools/languages/standards such as: XML, C/C , Git, Bash,Trac, and Linux shell scripting.

• Ability to communicate issues and troubleshoot with internal and external team members.

Desired Experience:

• Systems engineering experience in disciplines such as hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing.

• Development on Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Network communications with TCP and UDP.

• Configuration management of distributed computing platforms used during formal avionics HWIL test activities.

• Developing user interfaces for automated test control and data display in support of formal avionics HWIL - test activities.

• The ideal candidate should be proactive, willing to learn, a team player, customer-focused, attentive to details, and always looking for improvements.

• Any experience with Avionics Hardware, cables, Break Out Boxes, etc

The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

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Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30 – 4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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