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Space Lab Technologies, LLC Software Engineer III for Lunar Surface Payload in Boulder, Colorado
Overview: Space Lab Technologies, LLC (Space Lab) provides new technology development, research, and engineering support services for space science and exploration systems. Space Lab is always looking for people who are excited about working in the space industry and want to work on innovative projects. We are interested in people who enjoy being at the forefront of new discovery, as well as learning and solving challenging technical problems.
Space Lab is currently looking for a Software Engineer Level III to support research and development of advanced technology for human space exploration and space science. This position specifically involves development of the Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora Beta (LEAF ß) payload for operations on the Lunar surface, which is crew deployed during the NASA Artemis III mission (may be manifested on a later mission). This position reports to the LEAF ß Principal Engineer. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2024.
Responsibilities: The Software Engineer Level III (SWE III) leads both the flight and test software development of the LEAF ß mission. This includes software for the flight command and data handling system, flight instrument suite, test systems, and other ground support. The SWE III provides software that enables reliable and safe operation of the deployed payload. For test system software, the SWE III develops simulations according to the test cases provided by the systems engineers.
Overall Responsibilities: -Software development of radiation tolerant or radiation hardened hardware -Fault tolerant algorithms -C/C++ programming -VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, or Linux real-time operating system use for development to include scheduling, multiple threads, prioritizations, custom boot sequences -Common spaceflight communication protocols, such as from CCSDS -Application Programmer s Interface (API) development -Test system software via LabView and/or LabWindows -Data extraction and processing software -Risk assessments -Software robust validation -Sub-system or project leadership -Technical writing to include proposals for grants, conference papers, and journal articles -Technical presentations to the general public
Requirements: This position requires extensive knowledge of spacecraft software design to be applied to both unmanned and human rated systems. MATLAB experience is required. Digital signal processing techniques is a plus. U.S.A. citizenship is required. Travel for conferences, customer presentations, payload integration/testing, and rocket launches is required approximately 6 per year. The position is a full-time exempt position of 40 hrs/week, where the duties require minimal supervision. Overtime work above the 40 hrs/week is expected only to meet deadlines.
Education and Experience Requirements: -M.S. in Computer Science or Equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience or a B.S. and at least 5 years of related experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 /year
Additional Compensation: -Signing Bonus of $5,000 -Performance-Based Bonus given at Holiday Party
Benefits: -Company pays in Full (100%) for elected Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance for Employee and Family (up to 4 members) -Life Insurance -Relocation Reimbursement up to $10,500 -Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year -Starting Vacation Balance of 2 weeks on day one accrued yearly that may be banked up to 8 weeks -Retirement 401(k) with Roth option with company match up to 5% -Student Loan Repayment Program -Sick Leave of 80 hours per year -Flexible Schedule of mandatory 10am to 2pm time on-site, in addition to required meetings or payload development - 12 Holidays per year, which includes Employee Birthday -Employee Anniversary Celebration -Bereavement Leave of up to 3 days -Parental Leave -Career Growth Opportunities -End of Year Holiday Party
Space Lab T chnologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance