CACI International Inc
Software Engineering Manager – NASA Orion Spacecraft and Lunar Wireless Camera S
CACI International Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Software Engineering Manager – NASA Orion Spacecraft and Lunar Wireless Camera Software Job Category: Engineering • Time Type: Full time • Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI • Employee Type: Regular • Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% • Type of Travel: Continental US This position is for an experienced human spaceflight Software Engineering Manager to provide NASA Johnson Space Center with project leadership and technical expertise in embedded and flight software systems to support the development, testing, verification and validation (V&V), and flight certification of digital wireless cameras to be used onboard the Orion spacecraft and on the lunar surface. The work includes prototyping, requirements definition, design, development, test and verification, integration, and certification of spacecraft software. The role requires strong technical and leadership skills, effective verbal and written communication, customer relationship abilities, and a collaborative, results-driven approach. The successful candidate will be aligned with CACI’s mission to support our Nation’s Space Program. Responsibilities
Lead a 5+ member spacecraft software development team, developing and prioritizing features based on customer needs, planning verification, interacting with and providing support to users, managing project schedule, and giving large presentations and demonstrations of product capabilities. Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support team development and training. Be responsible for all team administrative duties, e.g., team member assignments, timesheet approval, performance feedback, recruiting activities, etc. Develop and maintain the Orion Wireless Camera (OWC) flight software. Develop and maintain the Lunar Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Observation Camera (LEOC) flight software with primary focus on command and data handing and file handling. Design, develop, and maintain the OWC and LEOC Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for commands and telemetry. Design, develop, and maintain the OWC and LEOC Command and Data Dictionaries (CDDs). Develop automated test scripts in support of unit, integration, and verification testing. Perform systems engineering as needed in support of software requirements and interface definitions, design, integration, testing, flight certification, and user’s guides. Perform software integration, test, and verification. Integrate and test software/hardware in avionics test bed and flight certification environments. Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects. Ensure adherence to JSC standard software process practices. Support customer status reporting. Support recruiting and team member development initiatives. Qualifications
Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities. B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in technical leadership of software development teams. Greater experience is highly valued. Must embrace a servant leadership model in leading the project and serving the customer and team members. Experience in recruiting, personnel project assignments, team member development, and performance feedback. At least 5 years of experience in software development for safety-critical software. Experience can be for aerospace vehicles or in other industries, e.g., oil and gas. More experience is highly valued. Strong C programming skills and experience with Linux. Strong Python programming skills. Must have experience in the entire software life cycle. Experience with automated software testing such as unit, integration, and verification tests. Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision. Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic. Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills. Desired: M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines. Experience in human-rated space vehicle software, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew in a range of systems (e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C). Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Experience defining software test cases. Experience evaluating software requirements from a verification perspective. Experience developing and maintaining software documentation including (but not limited to) CDDs, Software Requirements Specifications (SRSs), user’s guides, and test procedures and plans. GTK programming skills. Experience developing software using various bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet). Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS). Experience with Orion Flight Software Data Exchange Message (DEM) packets. Experience developing GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Docker, Makefiles, and CMake. Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system. Experience using Jira. Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 (or above) process areas. 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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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. Pay Range: The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is $90,300 - 189,600 USD. The final salary depends on factors including location, contract rates, experience, skills, and certifications. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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Software Engineering Manager – NASA Orion Spacecraft and Lunar Wireless Camera Software Job Category: Engineering • Time Type: Full time • Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI • Employee Type: Regular • Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% • Type of Travel: Continental US This position is for an experienced human spaceflight Software Engineering Manager to provide NASA Johnson Space Center with project leadership and technical expertise in embedded and flight software systems to support the development, testing, verification and validation (V&V), and flight certification of digital wireless cameras to be used onboard the Orion spacecraft and on the lunar surface. The work includes prototyping, requirements definition, design, development, test and verification, integration, and certification of spacecraft software. The role requires strong technical and leadership skills, effective verbal and written communication, customer relationship abilities, and a collaborative, results-driven approach. The successful candidate will be aligned with CACI’s mission to support our Nation’s Space Program. Responsibilities
Lead a 5+ member spacecraft software development team, developing and prioritizing features based on customer needs, planning verification, interacting with and providing support to users, managing project schedule, and giving large presentations and demonstrations of product capabilities. Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support team development and training. Be responsible for all team administrative duties, e.g., team member assignments, timesheet approval, performance feedback, recruiting activities, etc. Develop and maintain the Orion Wireless Camera (OWC) flight software. Develop and maintain the Lunar Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Observation Camera (LEOC) flight software with primary focus on command and data handing and file handling. Design, develop, and maintain the OWC and LEOC Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for commands and telemetry. Design, develop, and maintain the OWC and LEOC Command and Data Dictionaries (CDDs). Develop automated test scripts in support of unit, integration, and verification testing. Perform systems engineering as needed in support of software requirements and interface definitions, design, integration, testing, flight certification, and user’s guides. Perform software integration, test, and verification. Integrate and test software/hardware in avionics test bed and flight certification environments. Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects. Ensure adherence to JSC standard software process practices. Support customer status reporting. Support recruiting and team member development initiatives. Qualifications
Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to USG facilities. B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in technical leadership of software development teams. Greater experience is highly valued. Must embrace a servant leadership model in leading the project and serving the customer and team members. Experience in recruiting, personnel project assignments, team member development, and performance feedback. At least 5 years of experience in software development for safety-critical software. Experience can be for aerospace vehicles or in other industries, e.g., oil and gas. More experience is highly valued. Strong C programming skills and experience with Linux. Strong Python programming skills. Must have experience in the entire software life cycle. Experience with automated software testing such as unit, integration, and verification tests. Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision. Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic. Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills. Desired: M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines. Experience in human-rated space vehicle software, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew in a range of systems (e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C). Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Experience defining software test cases. Experience evaluating software requirements from a verification perspective. Experience developing and maintaining software documentation including (but not limited to) CDDs, Software Requirements Specifications (SRSs), user’s guides, and test procedures and plans. GTK programming skills. Experience developing software using various bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet). Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS). Experience with Orion Flight Software Data Exchange Message (DEM) packets. Experience developing GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Docker, Makefiles, and CMake. Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system. Experience using Jira. Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 (or above) process areas. 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 values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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. Pay Range: The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is $90,300 - 189,600 USD. The final salary depends on factors including location, contract rates, experience, skills, and certifications. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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