Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) · 2 hours ago
Senior Software/Hardware Engineer
Greenbelt, MD, Lanham, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60/hr - $80/hr
10+ years expScience Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) seeks a motivated and outgoing software engineer to support mission related work at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This position is designed for an experienced software engineer to support hardware & software sustaining engineering for the 1.2-meter telescope facility.
Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware EngineeringWeb Development
Responsibilities
Provide support for software development and integration of the new star camera and improvements to the control system
Provide hardware and software support to funded experiments using the 1.2 m telescope including possibly working some nights to support experimental data collection
Provide updates on problems reported, work performed and status of outstanding work
Maintain, update and document all procedures
Qualification
Required
MS+ or equivalent experience in engineering, software development, instrument science, or a STEM related field
10+ years of experience in software development and data analysis. Advanced proficiency in programming in C, C++, Fortran, Python, Version control with GitHub
Common management tools like Jira, Bitbucket, Git (-Hub, -Lab, -Ea), CVS, Subversion, etc
5+ years of experience in the use of UNIX or Linux-based computer operating systems
5+ years of experience working with teams of programmers, analysts and engineers in a team environment, to develop requirements, manage tasks, develop software products, and to incorporate new technologies into software
Knowledge of the 1.2 m telescope facility hardware and software (built in 1974), or familiarity with a similar instrument, and ability to learn the workings of the 1.2 m telescope to determine what needs to be fixed when/if the telescope stops working
Ability to maintain and modify the legacy software written in C
A basic understanding of software for satellite tracking and star calibrations is also required
Preferred
Significant experience in a physical science, math, or computer science fields
Experience in support of new instrumentation development and testing, calibration and validation
Practical experience with object-oriented programming, AI/ML, GUI design, database integration, hardware drivers, networking
Familiarity with remote sensing and aerospace work environment
Familiarity with satellite laser ranging, telescopes and cameras
Company
Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI)
Science Systems and Applications, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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