Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

 As part of the Consolidated Operations Management and Test (COMET), provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks support the International Space Station, Exploration Ground Systems, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.

Launch System Software Engineer Entry

Responsibilities: 

Candidate will be a member of the COMET Control & Application Software development team in support of software development activities at the Kennedy Space Center. Tasking will require the candidate to:

· Perform technical development of software products to include requirements, design and coding, testing, and documentation.

· Provide technical support as part of the COMET GSE (Ground Support Equipment) sub-systems development teams. Perform integration across the COMET GSE sub-system teams to assure continuity of the software products.

· Serve as part of the team responsible for technical integration between the GSE Subsystems and the NASA customer.

· Develop and/or evaluate work instruction packages; support of internal and project level reviews, working groups, vendor technical interchange meetings, peer reviews, code walk-throughs, and other project deliverables associated with the software delivery life cycle.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications 

BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering/science field from an ABET accredited institution.

· Experience with Linux or Unix and one or more of the following: C, C++, JAVA, Python is required.

· Experience with Agile or other similar software methodologies is desirable. 

· Experience with the full life cycle of software processes (design, development, and delivery) for safety critical software is desirable.

· Knowledge of software testing and test analysis (regression, timing, failure, etc.) and the configuration, build, and delivery authorization processes of software development/delivery is desirable

· Must be a self-motivated, team player comfortable with working in a dynamic environment

Physical Requirements 

This position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility. 

All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards. 

Attendance 

Full-time work hours. Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.

Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.

Government security clearance may be required in the future. 

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Other Essential Functions 

If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required. 

Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Flexible Schedule and Telework

We value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.