NASA Software Project Lead Engineer: Space Vehicle Simulation + Software Development
BXG HOUSTON TX
CACI International Inc
CACI provides expertise and technology to enterprise and mission customers in support of national security missions and government transformation for defense, intelligence, and civilian customers.
CACI’s culture is the driving force behind our success. Our culture defines who we are, how we act, and what we believe is both the right way and our duty in conducting business. Our culture unifies us as a company and strengthens our resolve to meet our customers’ – and our country’s – most critical missions.
CACI is looking for experienced lead spaceflight simulation software engineers to provide project leadership and technical expertise in simulation software math model development and integration to support human-rated space vehicle engineering and training simulations. You will work with current and future space flight simulations and models at NASA Johnson Space Center including Lunar Gateway, Human Landing Systems, future exploration systems, flexible spacecraft modeling, and robotic manipulators. You will include project leadership including prototyping, requirements definition, design, development, test and verification, integration of simulations and math models.
This position may not be in a lead role initially, but, may begin in a senior engineering role involving extensive technical work. The position will lead to a future role in leadership.
What You’ll Get to Do:
This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have leadership experience and strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.
More About the Role:
Design and develop spacecraft simulations and math models for engineering and training simulations.
Perform systems engineering in support of simulation requirements, interfaces, design, and performance.
Perform engineering analysis using simulation.
Perform simulation and math model integration, test, and verification.
Integrate and test simulation software/hardware.
Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects.
Ensure adherence to JSC engineering software process practices.
Willingness to take on a future technical leadership role including leading a software development team, developing and prioritizing new features based on customer needs, interacting with and providing support to users, managing project schedule, and giving large presentations and demonstrations of product capabilities.
Support customer status reporting.
Support people leadership including assignments and project leadership.
Support recruiting and team member development initiatives.
This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to facilitate access to USG facilities.
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
At least ten years of experience in simulation development.
Experience in technical leadership of simulation software development teams.
Strong C++ programming skills.
Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
Experience coding with Python.
Experience in simulation integration and development.
Experience in math model/simulation unit testing.
Experience in simulation verification and validation.
Must have experience in the entire software life cycle.
Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Experience with the Trick Simulation Environment.
Experience reviewing, understanding, and estimating effort for NASA task orders and with NASA contracting/proposals
Experience with simulation development at NASA-JSC
Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) experience.
Experience developing or integrating 3-D graphics for simulations.
Experience developing real-time video acquisition and processing software.
Experience with Git.
Experience in human-rated space vehicle subsystem domains (e.g., ECLSS, EPS, Propulsion, Mechanisms, C&T, C&DH, GN&C, Robotics).
Experience with all aspects of project management.
What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
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This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.______________________________________________________________________________
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$82,100 - 172,400 USDCACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.Tags: Computer Science Engineering Git Linux Mathematics ML models Prototyping Python Robotics Security Testing
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