Join Our Team as a Software Development Expert
In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of space exploration. As a software development expert, you will be responsible for creating innovative solutions to complex problems and collaborating with a talented team of engineers and scientists.
* Key Responsibilities:
o Create analysis tools, applications, and execution pipelines that allow vehicles to be flown quickly, reliably, and robustly.
o Design and lead development of new software projects.
o Review existing tools and processes and drive more efficient or more reliable approaches.
o Participate in all phases of a mission, from feasibility analysis and research to concrete mission design and launch operations.
o Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for Starship launch vehicle missions for all phases of flight including ascent, on-orbit, entry, and landing.
* Qualifications:
o Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or scientific discipline and 2+ years in a software engineering role.
o 2+ years of experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Experience in any of the following: orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, classical dynamics, modeling, robotics, or simulation.
* Professional or academic experience with physics and/or experience with software as it relates to the physical world.
* Strong competency in software development practices including testing and continuous integration.
* Professional experience in web applications development.
* Experience working directly on engineering or scientific computing problems.
* Educational or professional background in Guidance, Navigation, and Control.
* Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft systems.
* Professional experience with other programming languages such as C/C++ or JavaScript.
* Experience with high-performance computing systems or large-scale data analysis systems.
* Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques.
* Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Benefits:
* Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Others:
* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.