Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
Preferred: Master's in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
Experience:
A minimum of 15 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 12 years with a Master's degree
Proven track-record of working with space hardware and/or flight software systems, starting from conceptual designs and tradeoffs through detailed design, development, manufacture, integration, test, deployment, and operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Insatiable curiosity and a demonstrated ability to learn and work independently
Proficiency in C/C++
Expertise in one or more of the following:
Embedded software development (ARM 7 preferred)
BSP development
Device driver development and software/hardware interfaces (Ethernet/CAN/SpaceWire RMAP/1553/RS-422 preferred)
New board bring up
Real-time operating systems programming, debugging, and testing (RTEMS and/or PetaLinux preferred)
Cybersecurity for Space Systems
GNC algorithms design, analysis, testing, and implementation
Functional validation of embedded software on HITL and/or SITL test beds
Software safety assurance
Network topology and configuration
Simulators: numerical, emulator, and hardware in the loop
Software requirements and configuration management
Travel Required:
Periodic travel (less than 20%) to U.S. facilities or partner companies
Occasional International travel to collaborate with European counterparts
Eligibility:
US Citizenship is required
Clearance:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable
Salary Range: $150K-$220K
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The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US citizens need apply for this position.
Location: Can be fully remote. Preferred locations are Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, Merritt Island, FL, and Houston, TX
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
About ALTEN Technology USA
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U.S. division of ALTEN Group, a global engineering and IT consulting firm providing technical services in embedded systems, software development, and product engineering.