Amentum · 1 day ago
Software Engineer CMSS
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA. They are seeking a Software Engineer – Counter Measures Systems to support the software components of exercise equipment for astronauts and contribute to their health during spaceflight.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support a team responsible for the software components of existing exercise equipment and new equipment such as a heart rate monitor used on future spacecraft missions
Counter Measures Systems Software Engineer will help NASA with the health of astronauts in the reduced gravity environments of the ISS and Gateway spacecrafts:
Demonstrate strong skills in developing software applications, adapting software/firmware for use with robotic devices, and Graphical User Interface development
Experience with developing systems, formulas, or methods that help track or maintain human health, especially during spaceflight will be valuable to potential candidates
An interest in human technology development is important
Potential development projects include sensorimotor training tools for microgravity applications, software application development, firmware development, and modeling/simulation of humans in conjunction with health countermeasure systems
Generate and maintain software for these human spaceflight scenarios
Review software products and artifacts for completeness of design and implementation
Perform system integration and testing as well as coordinate testing and verification duties
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area
Must have experience developing software applications and an interest in human technology development
Must have knowledge of Software Architecture and proficiency with Linux
Must have GUI development experience for user interface and backend applications
Proficiency with C/C++ coding, and familiar with Dart/Flutter, Javascript
Has experience communicating with hardware for reading sensors and commanding actuators
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python (as well as packages pandas and numpy)
Must understand database orchestration and querying (InfluxDB3, Postgres DB using SQL)
Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving software integration issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers and management at all levels
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
Able to quickly adapt to new situations and a willingness to learn new technologies
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or WebEx
Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center
Preferred
Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team
Experience developing software across the full development life cycle
Knowledge of the NASA Spacecraft systems and software development standards
Object oriented software development
Agile software development
Adept at analyzing and interpreting data, data exploration, and AI/ML model development using Python, R, or other tools
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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