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Mission Design Tools Software Engineer P1

Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
Oceaneering is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to support NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of mission design software tools for human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities

  • Work on NASA's Mission Design Software Development Team, which provides software development support for a variety of tools that support multiple NASA and commercial programs
  • Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs
  • Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools
  • Develop software documentation for software deliveries
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and software development processes
  • Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2
  • Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Required

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or related area
  • Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python
  • Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab
  • Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards
  • Experience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release
  • Proficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniques
  • Proficient in use of software task management/collaboration tools
  • Experience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniques
  • Experience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees
  • Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
  • Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetings
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) is a requirement for this position
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred

  • Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178C
  • Experience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard

Benefits

Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry.
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