NASA Systems Software Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to support a dynamic program based at NASA’s Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV.

This position will require the ability to obtain a public trust clearance and all work is to be performed onsite at the NASA IV&V Facility.

Perform various Systems / Software Engineering activities on NASA Spacecraft, Launch Vehicle, and/or Mission Ground systems throughout the NASA software development lifecycle phases. Analyses are performed of concept of operations, requirements, detailed software design, interfaces, static code results, software implementation as it relates to requirements and design, and software build and integration test products. In addition, independent testing is performed using in-house developed software simulations.

Job Description:

• Responsible for utilizing documentation and experience to develop technical understanding, perform detailed assessments, and document issues, risks, and reports in accordance with standards and best practices. Documentation of technical understanding may include notes, reference summaries, charts, flow diagrams, scenarios, formal modeling, coverage / traceability assessments, risk assessments, technical engineering principles, theories, concepts, and heritage applicable to the mission.
• Responsible for understanding work processes and methodologies, best practices, NASA standards, system and software specifications.
• Assess development artifacts for correctness, completeness, consistency, ambiguity, and feasibility with regards to technical references when evaluating requirements, design, algorithms, code, and test artifacts provided across the software development life cycle.
• Analysis performed on draft and final products delivered for peer reviews, development build releases, and formal testing.
• Support development and execution of independent test scenarios and procedures to verify and validate correct implementation of mission critical capabilities.
• Utilize in-house developed, Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted analysis tools to perform various analyses and assess results for true positive findings.
• Work independently as well as closely with other members of the team to build team cohesion, brainstorm, share knowledge, develop/update approaches, perform peer reviews, and provide recommendations to promote growth and confidence in performing IV&V analyses.

Required Education:

• Bachelors and minimum of 4 years related experience.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field.

Required Skills:

• Ability to develop analysis approaches and test cases to exercise system software behaviors.
• Ability to read and analyze C/C++, Java or similar object-oriented languages.
• Experience with requirements analysis at system and software levels.
• Experience in software system testing, test analysis, and test case development.
• Excellence in these general workplace skills:
  • Communication Skills – verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Soft Skills – professionalism, strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, curiosity, problem solving, and critical thinking.
  • Ability to work on own tasks and manage own progress, while also able to work in team environments and under the direction/supervision of task leads.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be a plus:
  • Experience with one or more of the following software fields:
    • Embedded software implementation, analysis, or testing.
    • Static code analysis (manual and/or tool-supported).
    • Modeling, including MATLAB/Simulink, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw.
    • Spacecraft & system simulation.
    • Application of Formal Methods (e.g., SMT Solver).
    • Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence to accomplish repetitive tasks.
  • Experience with space domains and spacecraft subsystems, including:
    • Propulsion systems.
    • Guidance, navigation, and control.
    • Command and data handling.
    • Fault management.
    • Sensor data processing.
    • State estimation.
    • Spacecraft concept of operations.
    • Space Flight and Ground systems and software architectures.
    • Space systems avionics.

Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.