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Southwest Research Institute

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer

san antonio, TX

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Southwest Research Institute lists this COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

COMPUTER SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer

Objectives of this Role:

Enable the development of critical spaceflight software, supporting missions that require high-performance, reliable, and adaptable software solutions.

Ensure software reliability and security, mitigating risks that could impact mission operations.

Support innovation in space technology, developing solutions that improve the performance and longevity of space systems.

Help drive continuous improvement, refining software processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and maintainability.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Develop and implement embedded software solutions for space systems, including real-time operating systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and secure communication protocols.

Design, develop, and test software modules for flight software applications, ensuring compatibility with mission requirements and hardware constraints.

Integrate and validate software on flight hardware, troubleshooting issues and optimizing performance.

Support software verification and validation activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification processes.

Investigate and resolve software anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related degree field with related experience.

0-5 years: FPGA Development or experience with flight software (cFS).

0-5 years: Experience in C, Python, C++, and C# programming languages is preferred.

A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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san antonio, TX, 78208, US

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