NASA Spacecraft Senior Full Stack Software Developer

: NASA Spacecraft Senior Full Stack Software Developer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * *

The Opportunity:

• The Lunar Gateway (LGW), a vital component of NASA's Artemis Program, will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon that provides essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface and as a staging point for deep space exploration. CACI is looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Developer to work on Test and Verification (T&V) capabilities for NASA's Lunar Gateway.
• Position involves end-to-end development: from database architecture to front-end user interfaces, ensuring seamless integration across all systems.
• Stand-up and manage databases: Design, implement and maintain robust databases (SQL/NoSQL) to support critical data acquisition process, data and configuration control.
• Develop modern interfaces: Build intuitive, responsive, and scalable application using ReactJS to enable engineers, system managers, operators and Verification and Validation (V&V) teams to develop, update and eventually approve V&V artifacts.
• Implement data and Configuration management capabilities: Establish frameworks for tracking system configurations, V&V artifact versions in compliance with NASA standards.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration: Work alongside talented aerospace engineers, system architects, mission control teams and system managers.
• Drive innovation: Leverage modern development practices and tools to improve existing processes while ensuring scalability, security, performance and traceability of artifacts within our environment.
• Gain significant exposure to space systems engineering: Deepen your understanding of space systems, the verification and validation processes, tools and workflows that allow for prior and post launch V&V activities to take place and be managed.
• Requires a capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must also possess strong customer relationship skills, have a positive team-player attitude, and be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise.
• Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate technical ideas in an effective manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Database Architecture and Management: Design, deploy and maintain relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB in AWS) to store and manage operational development and data, V&V activities execution schedule, evidence collection and storage.
• Front-End Development: Develop and maintain user-friendly web interfaces using ReactJS and modern ES6+ JavaScript standards that enable efficient interaction with backend systems, databases, and external software.
• Back-End Development: Build and maintain RESTful API and backend services using Node.JS, Python, or similar technologies to support data flow between systems. Integrate authentication, authorization, and digital signature collection into the solution. Leverage AWS Cloud services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda for scalable and resilient backend architectures as well as implement containerized solutions using docker to ensure consistent deployment across environments.
• Data Management & Configuration: Implement tools and processes for effective data governance, version control and configuration management.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless interoperability between our internal developed tools and externally developed tools currently being used by other teams. Support a robust Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) process for data ingestion from various sources.
• Performance, Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor application and database performance and pro-actively address bottlenecks to ensure availability and robustness of the solution and overall architecture.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with multidisciplinary teams to gather insight, provide guidance, deliver solutions that meet program critical needs.
• Statuses: Build meaningful dashboards to tell the story of the current state of the execution process and all other artifacts that make up the requirement set of activities that need to be verified before the launch of the spacecraft and beyond.
• Contribute to the various NASA project lifecycle milestone reviews such as System Design Reviews (SDR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• This work takes place at NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Qualifications:

Required:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to US Government facilities.
• B.S. in Computer Science, software engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of full stack development experience.
• Strong experience with ReactJS and modern front-end frameworks.
• Proven track record of building and working with APIs, Request, web sockets and various other communication protocols.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Back-end development experience (Node.js, Python). Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), including experience with modern syntax and best practices.
• Excellent people skills able to facilitate meetings with various stakeholders.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges and shifts in priorities in a dynamic environment. Must possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
• Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
• Must have advanced coordination and organization skills.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and readily communicate obstacles or barriers.

Desired:

• Cloud hosted database solutions and integration with other tools.
• Proficiency in database design and maintenance (SQL and NoSQL), especially MongoDB.
• Experience with data management and configuration management practices.
• Experience with AWS cloud environments.
• Experience building meaningful dashboards and data visualization using Power BI to enable clear representation of current state of the operations to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with containerization tools (Docker).

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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.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100 - 172,400 USD 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.