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a.i. solutions is looking for a highly-motivated software systems engineer / designer with a passion for aerospace. This person will work in a team environment as a space operations software systems engineer and script designer for experimental satellite systems on the Prototype Operations-I (POPS-I) contract in support of U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Innovation and Prototyping Delta at Kirtland AFB, NM. The successful candidate should possess significant knowledge of software design and scripting, IT systems, full stack development, gathering user requirements, designing software elements, building software suite navigation components, cloud-based systems, creating innovative approaches to solve customer and operator challenges in the space systems domain, and designing software for portability. Ultimately, you will create and update operational software scripts, integrate multiple components / concepts in software design and engineering with space IT systems, and design user experience elements that address our customer and operator needs to successfully operate critical prototype satellite systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission of always meeting customer requirements and striving to exceed their expectations.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities :
- Gather and evaluate user software scripting requirements in collaboration with space operations managers and other software systems engineers
- Design operational scripts which enhance user interface experience and / or improve operational processes, to include enhancing automation and test environments
- Identify and troubleshoot existing space operations software problems and update software as needed for portability across environments
- Coordinate and collaborate with satellite operators to assess space software utility, identify needs, and / or monitor active software and / or operations procedures in progress
- Implement operational script approaches in a cloud-based environment, to include compatibility with environments such as AstroUX and COSMOS
- Identify areas of improvement in integration approaches with other software systems, making recommendations on best practice approaches and implementing them
- Assess space operations software environments for complexity and opportunities for simplification and bundling into more manageable and reusable packages and approaches
- Support test and evaluation of new space software elements in the cloud environment by creating and executing test plans, writing test reports, and assessing deficiencies and / or making recommendations for improvements
- Prepare and present program software and scripting plans to internal teams and key stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications :
U.S. citizenshipTS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility prior to startBS in Software Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related fieldExperience in multiple script languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, C# or other space operations related SW languagesProven work experience as a script designer or similar roleKnowledge of cloud-based design software such as AstroUX and COSMOSDesired Background :
Master’s degree in computer science3 years of software design experience in the space operations environmentStrong communication skillsExcellent time-management skillsExtensive experience with AstroUX and COSMOSActive TS / SCI clearanceAbility to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of othersProactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impactMAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.
a.i. solutions was founded over 25 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.
BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT :
Salary ranges from $90, to $, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.Paid Time Off and Holidaysk Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1Paid Parental leave for Mom & DadCompany Paid Life / AD&DTuition AssistanceWellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmonyFree Mental Health TherapyQualifications
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