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Description
SAIC has an excellent opportunity to serve as a Software Engineer on the MSOC (Mission Systems Operations Contract) Contract Systems Modeling team at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX, supporting the development and maintenance of the Mission Display Tool (MDT, i.e. Displays the vehicle real-time data using a graphical layout specified in a display configuration file), various applications supporting International Space Station (ISS) robotics, and applications supporting the new Gateway program. This contract develops and sustains ground software for the International Space Station (ISS) and space vehicles that visit the ISS such as the Boeing Starliner, SpaceX Dragon, and the Sierra Nevada Dream Chaser.
Job Responsibilities:
- Candidate will work in a team environment and be responsible for custom software development and sustaining of software into the MCC to include software design, coding, testing, documentation and mission support.
- The candidate will work in a dynamic team environment and will be responsible for software design, implementation, testing, documentation, software maintenance, and user support after the release of the software.
- The candidate will work closely with the software developers and users and also provide occasional rotational 24x7 ‘on call’ support to the user community.
- On-site presence required for 4 out of 5 days per week (flexibility available).
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
Location:
- This position is NOT remote. This position is Hybrid remote and requires you to be ON SITE 4 days a week. Need to be in the Houston, TX area. No re-location assistance is provided.
Required Skills:
- C and C++ experience is a MUST
- Linux Operating System and scripting languages including Bash, Shell and Python
- Network programming using IP-based protocols and SNMP
- Adaptable to learning and applying new skills quickly
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills / Experiences:
- Familiarity with supporting software development projects using Object Oriented programming; knowledge of software development using agile practices; Python, and Java are a plus
- Experience in object-oriented design
- Familiarity with shell scripting in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with MCC Flight Operations
- Knowledge of software development using agile practices and scrum methodology
Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain public trust
Travel (if any):
- Less than 10%
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
