Jacobs Hiring for Software Engineer (Software Safety) at FL, United States Full Time

Jacobs Technology 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 will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and Launch Services programs.

Provides Software Assurance support to the End-to-End Command and Control software development process.

Responsibilities include :

• Will develop system reliability and safety assessments to identify hazards, hazard controls and mitigations.
• Will perform software system classification and software safety criticality assessments.
• Evaluate safety critical software for both its safety as an independent component and as it contributes to the overall system safety.
• Will participate in formal and informal reviews to identify improvements or problems to various items such as : requirements, design, architecture, code, test procedures and documentation.
• Will participate in testing code to ensure it works as designed and meets requirements during development and prior to release.

This will include informal integration testing and formal Verification and Validation testing.

• Will witness the installation of the software on its target system(s) following software release.
• Will participate in the software change control process.
• Ensure requirements and specifications are captured in a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) or equivalent database.
• Ensure software configuration management methods are maintained.
• Will perform process and product evaluations of software products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Access to Kennedy Space Center amenities :

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as :

• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union
• Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges

Flex schedule and Telework :

At Jacobs, we value your time and commitment.Here at Kennedy Space Center, Jacobs offers 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.

Requires BS degree in software, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related engineering / science field plus a minimum of five (5) years of progressive and relevant experience.

Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.

• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and outlook.
• Excellent Excel skills to manipulate and analyze data to generate s in a variety of formats required.
• Familiar with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Familiar with software safety, quality assurance and testing processes within an Agile environment.
• Familiar with CMMI.
• Familiar with NPR 7150.2 NASA Software Engineering Requirements
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

• Will be required to climb stairs in order to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are : sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel / rocks, and dirt / sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company
• safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing s and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

• Full-time regular work hours between Monday-Friday.
• Position may require occasional overtimeincluding weekend work depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.

In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others.
• 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.
• 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.
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