Senior Software Engineering Lead

About Us

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineering Lead to join the team with Aerodyne with supporting ER6 Software Engineering branch supporting multiple NASA human spaceflight programs. The selected candidate will provide software-focused Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) leadership across flight and ground system development efforts.

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead software requirements development, decomposition, traceability, and verification planning across complex, multi-partner programs.
• Develop and review SE&I products such as ConOps, ICDs, hazard reports, V&V plans, and milestone review materials (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR).
• Coordinate integrated test and verification activities, analyzing reports for technical performance, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain requirements and configuration control using tools such as DOORS/DOORS NG, Jama, JEDII, COSMIC, and SharePoint.
• Interface directly with NASA organizations, prime contractors, and international partners to support mission readiness and certification efforts.
• Perform risk identification, mitigation planning, and schedule/cost coordination across SE&I workstreams.
• Prepare and present technical status, risks, and verification progress to NASA and contractor leadership.
• Ability to work onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center or offsite at Contractor Location in Houston on a regular basis, with situational telework depending on project needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, including requirements definition, interface development, verification and validation, risk analysis, and milestone review support.
• Experience supporting software or software-enabled systems for aerospace, defense, or safety or mission critical environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to coordinate across diverse technical disciplines.
• Experience working in a team environment across government programs, contractors, or engineering organizations.

Preferences

• Degree in Computer, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field) or Computer Science
• Prior experience supporting NASA programs such as Artemis, Gateway, Orion, or ISS.
• Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering processes (e.g., NPR 7123.1).
• Familiarity with NASA Software Engineering Processes (e.g., NPR7150.2) and software development lifecycles.
• Proficiency with requirements and configuration tools (e.g., DOORS/DOORS NG, Jama, JEDII, SharePoint).
• Experience supporting human-rated system certification, hazard analysis, and verification artifact development.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification (ASEP/CSEP/ESEP).
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation systems, processes, and stakeholder interfaces.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. 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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