NASA Software Engineer (cFS)

Overview

Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided.

Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• writing cFS (core Flight System) applications and libraries or editing existing code
• translate algorithms into C code. For example, based on latitude or other orbit events, certain science instruments may perform specific functions
• implementation of mission OPS (stored commands, ground commands, file management, modes, etc.)
• create or change COSMOS definitions for commands and telemetry
• creation or modification of bash scripts
• develop test scripts using ruby to be integrated into COSMOS
• debug complex flight software issues and come up with solutions

Qualifications

• Education: This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 15 years professional experience with a minimum of 7/10 years of directly related experience in programming and software systems.

Required Skills/Certs/Etc.

• writing cFS (core Flight System) applications and libraries or editing existing code
• translate algorithms into C code. For example, based on latitude or other orbit events, certain science instruments may perform specific functions
• implementation of mission OPS (stored commands, ground commands, file management, modes, etc.)
• create or change COSMOS definitions for commands and telemetry
• creation or modification of bash scripts
• develop test scripts using ruby to be integrated into COSMOS
• debug complex flight software issues and come up with solutions

Desired Skills/Certs/Etc.

• knowledge of Wumbo Linux and kernel modification
• understanding of device trees and device drivers in Linux
• understanding of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, UDP/TCP)
• flight experience, has worked on commissioning and ground operations for other missions