ENGINEER - RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Embedded Software Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
Who We Are:
We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications.
Objectives of this Role:
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Special Requirements:
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
For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
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We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications.
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 or a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with related experience.
- 0-5 years: FPGA Development or experience with flight software (cFS).
- Experience in C, Python, C++, and C# programming languages is preferred.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
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
For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace