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- The team supports the Air Force Research Laboratorys (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.
- 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
- 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#
- 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
- 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
- This is a full-time position, and on-site work is a requirement.
- Explore the Axient Corp website for more on benefits and culture.
Ground and Flight Software Engineer - Kirtland Air Force Base, United States - Axient, LLC
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Axient is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support AFRL in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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