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COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer

Southwest Research Institute
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Who We Are:

We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Enable the development of critical spaceflight software, supporting missions that require high-performance, reliable, and adaptable software solutions.
  • Ensure software reliability and security, mitigating risks that could impact mission operations.
  • Support innovation in space technology, developing solutions that improve the performance and longevity of space systems.
  • Help drive continuous improvement, refining software processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and maintainability.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement embedded software solutions for space systems, including real-time operating systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and secure communication protocols.
  • Design, develop, and test software modules for flight software applications, ensuring compatibility with mission requirements and hardware constraints.
  • Integrate and validate software on flight hardware, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.
  • Support software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification processes.
  • Investigate and resolve software anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree field with related experience.
  • 0-5 years: FPGA Development or experience with flight software (cFS).
  • 0-5 years: Experience in C, Python, C++, and C# programming languages is preferred.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas