Aerospace Software Engineer with Security Clearance - Albuquerque, NM, United States - Arcfield

Description

Overview Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S
government and its allies
The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation's most critical national security missions
Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers' missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR
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Responsibilities Who We Are Orion Space Solutions (Orion) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems
Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion is a leader in the "New Space" small satellite industry
We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion turns science into data, data into knowledge
We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge
If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on
This Opportunity Due to our growing success, we are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic Aerospace Software Engineer to join our team at our Kirkland AFB location to support a key aerospace software development effort
The ideal candidate enjoys developing solutions to complex problems using software tools and scientific practices
They must be comfortable with a wide range of programming languages and eager to learn more
They should also be comfortable learning new scientific material to be the Subject Matter Expert for a team of software developers and scientists
One of the key attributes of the ideal candidate is the ability to understand the big picture as well as the details and be able to communicate them well to a large team
Your Impact Apply your knowledge to improve our ability to deliver quality data and products to the aerospace community by performing the following:

• Develop software to process and harmonize earth observation data, scientific model output, and satellite orbit data.
• Assist with the development of scientific processing code to better understand and model scientific phenomenon

Areas of expertise will include spacecraft orbits, spacecraft anomalies, ionospheric modeling, EMI attribution, radar, space weather, GNSS, and many more.

• Research and create any necessary scientific reference material and assist developers in coding new software application.
• Document the software in how it currently is, how it should be, and the details of how to implement it.
• Decompose aerospace/scientific software applications into detailed flows.
• Rearchitect and design applications to be more modular, efficient, and elegant.
• Collaborate with a large team using the Agile software development approach.
• Assist in Business Development activities such as writing proposals and conceptual design in collaboration with industry partners

Skills

• Knowledge of orbit dynamics and the space environment
• Software experience with a wide spread of languages (Python, Rust, C/C++, Fortran, Java, JavaScript/HTML)
• Cloud software experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Software containerization experience
• Excellent technical writing ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite Qualifications Required
• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• SEC+ cyber security certificate from CompTia or equivalent
• Certified AWS or Azure Cloud architect Preferred
• Masters' Degree in Aerospace Engineering strongly preferred (and this will substitute for years of experience)
• 4+ year's experience

Other:
Broad space weather experience, spacecraft orbit software experience, GPS applications experience

• Experience using Kubernetes to orchestrate complex workflows and clusters EEO Statement EEO Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.