CACI International Inc · 1 day ago
NASA Lunar Gateway Autonomous Control System Software Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $128K/yr
2+ years expCACI International Inc is seeking a Software Engineer to perform systems and software engineering for the onboard Vehicle Systems Manager (VSM) for the NASA Lunar Gateway project. The role involves developing ground software tools, advancing VSM software technologies, and collaborating with NASA and international partners.
Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop ground software tools to interface with the onboard VSM
Develop and maintain VSM Reference Implementation software using the Core Flight Software (cFS) framework
Advance VSM Software technologies through design deep dives
Interface with software and simulation systems to understand behavior and design
Use custom and commercial tools (SharePoint, Confluence, Jira) to access and maintain artifacts
Interface with NASA and spacecraft designer engineering teams
Interface with domestic and international Gateway partners
Provide creative solutions for constrained schedules and resources in a fast-paced environment
Develop detailed knowledge of overall Gateway and individual spacecraft module design through design evolution
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to facilitate access to USG facilities
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required
Strong C or C++ programming skills
Strong Python programming skills
Experience developing software in a Linux environment
Experience with complex systems
Evidence of success in highly collaborative projects/environments
Ability to succeed in fast-paced environments
Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment
Possess technical expertise combined with verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with some supervision
Must be a responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic
Must have well developed coordination and organization skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Preferred
M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Two or more years of software development experience
Experience with Agile software development environments and methodologies
Experience with software testing
Experience with NASA's Core Flight Software (cFS) framework
Experience with data driven software systems
Experience with distributed complex systems
Experience with Sharepoint, Confluence, and Jira
Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system
Experience in automated testing, including developing unit, integration, and verification tests
Experience With EITHER Autonomous or remotely controlled systems (e.g., used in satellites, autonomous cars, or unmanned aerial vehicles), OR Avionics and flight software development for human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew Vehicles, or Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
Experience in the full life cycle of human-rated space vehicle flight projects. (e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew Vehicles, Orion, or Lunar Gateway)
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits
Company
CACI International Inc
At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
John Mengucci
President & CEO
Darryl W Burke
Senior Vice President / Air Force Client Executive
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