Ground and Flight Software Engineer - Kirtland Air Force Base, United States - Axient, LLC

    Axient, LLC
    Axient, LLC Kirtland Air Force Base, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Axient -:
    SPACE

    Overview:

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

    • 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.
    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.