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Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #11 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News). JSEG has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development. As a partner in NASA’s next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making.
Position Description:
The key purpose of the position is to plan and perform software development and integration activities in support of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) Hardware-in-the-Loop facility (HWIL), and multiple Software Development Facilities (SDFs) that will be used to verify the integrated avionics system for the Space Launch System (SLS) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
Responsibilities:
The Software Development Engineer participates in implementing and maintaining laboratory automation software that controls real-time HWIL simulation systems used to support the NASA Space Launch System program at MSFC. The incumbent collects, interprets and documents system requirements; participates in component, subsystem and system concept designs; develops and recommends methods, tools and designs and participates as a member of a multifunctional laboratory automation development team. Some functions of the position are as follows:
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Perform software systems engineering functions as required.
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Analyze and develop software per customer requirements.
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Implement source code per detailed designs.
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Support software integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities.
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Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
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Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.
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Enter or update documentation into appropriate control systems.
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Troubleshoot and correct test automation anomalies.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals.
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Produce documentation and user training materials to assist users in the operation of software.
These activities will be on-going as the vehicle architecture matures and the LDM program completes program phases, reviews and schedule milestones.
