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 Project Manager / Lead Flight Software Development Engineer to provide project leadership and technical expertise in embedded software systems to support development of human-rated space vehicle subsystem software. This software engineering position includes prototyping, requirements definition, design, development, test and verification, integration, and certification of Flight Software. This position requires a self-motivated, capable software project manager / lead development engineer with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical project expertise and leadership experience, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.
Responsibilities:
Lead a 15+ member spacecraft flight software development team, developing and prioritizing new features based on customer needs, planning verification, interacting with and providing support to users, managing project schedule, and giving large presentations and demonstrations of product capabilities. Design and develop Lunar Gateway Flight Software.Perform systems engineering in support of software requirements and interface definitions, design, and performance analysis.Perform software integration, test, and verification.Integrate and test software/hardware in avionics test bed and flight certification environments. Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects. Ensure adherence to JSC standard software process practices.Support customer status reporting.Support recruiting and team member development initiatives.Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in technical leadership of software development teams.Greater experience is highly valued.Must embrace a servant leadership model in leading the project and serving the customer and team members.Experience in recruiting, personnel project assignments, team member development, and performance feedback.At least 5 years of experience in software development for safety-critical software.Experience can be for aerospace vehicles or in other industries, e.g., oil and gas.Strong C programming skills and experience with Linux.Must have experience in the entire software life cycle.Experience with software unit testing.Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.Desired:
M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.Experience in human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew, Gateway, and in specific vehicle software domains (e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C).Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. C++ programming and Object-Oriented Design and Analysis (OOAD) skills.Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS).Python development skills.Experience developing embedded software for Real-time Operating Systems, preferably VxWorks. Experience in Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE).Experience in other bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet). Experience in software and systems integration.Experience in automated testing.Experience in verification testing.Experience using GitLab and the Git version control system.Experience using Jira.Experience working in an Agile software development environment.-______________________________________________________________________________
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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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:
$98,500 - 206,800 USDCACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.