Ground and Flight Software Engineer (early career)

Axient -

SPACE

Overview

Axient is seeking a Junior Software Engineerto support AFRL in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• The team supports the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP).

• AFRL manages a variety of flight missions and ground programs, focusing on greater levels of connectivity, autonomy, performance, resilience, and collaboration within the Hybrid Architecture.

• SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Receive day-to-day direction from the software development team lead as necessary to advance flight and ground code to space flight readiness levels

• Develop source code in C, C++, or C#, and then compile and test within an integrated development environment

• Develop test scripts or other utilities in scripting languages (bash, python, etc...), and run regression tests as necessary to validate requirements at the system level

• Work with external test groups and be comfortable with fast-paced bug fixes and code deliveries

• Learn an existing code base and eventually become an expert in its inner workings able to reconstruct, augment, and expand system functionality as part of career growth

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

• 2+ years software development or test

• 1+ year coding in various scripting languages (Bash, Python)

• Able to code or learn in C++ or C#

Requirements

• Familiarity / interest in learning best coding practices for embedded, real-time systems and the ground systems used to command and control them

• Excel in small dynamic teams and in a fast-paced development cycle

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance and handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations

Preferences

• Experience in space or aerospace conditions, systems, operations, and industry

• Familiarity with general orbital mechanics and space communications

• Ability to work in a tight-knit team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks

Position Type/Expected Work Hours

• This is a full-time position, and on-site work is a requirement.

• Explore the Axient Corp website for more on benefits and culture.

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Job ID 2024-5363

Category Engineering - Software

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-NM-Albuquerque-Kirtland

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 1-2

Clearance Requirement Top Secret