NASA Software Engineer (cFS)

Overview Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident. W2 with full benefits. Customer and contract specific training will be required and provided. Location - Greenbelt, MD (GSFC) Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Responsibilities GSFC is in need of a well-rounded software engineer with experience in cFS (core Flight System). The ideal candidate would also have experience with COSMOS. However, this can be overlooked if the candidate possesses experience with python or Ruby. COSMOS uses Ruby, but python is similar enough that ruby can be learned. Qualifications Education: This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited institution. Experience: 15 years professional experience with a minimum of 7/10 years of directly related experience in programming and software systems. writing cFS (core Flight System) applications and libraries or editing existing code translate algorithms into C code. For example, based on latitude or other orbit events, certain science instruments may perform specific functions implementation of mission OPS (stored commands, ground commands, file management, modes, etc.) create or change COSMOS definitions for commands and telemetry creation or modification of bash scripts develop test scripts using ruby to be integrated into COSMOS debug complex flight software issues and come up with solutions Desired Skills knowledge of Wumbo Linux and kernel modification understanding of device trees and device drivers in Linux understanding of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, UDP/TCP) flight experience, has worked on commissioning and ground operations for other missions #J-18808-Ljbffr