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Software Engineer 1 (Training Systems Visuals)

LZ Technology, Inc.9 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

An excellent opportunity to serve as a software developer on the Systems and Simulation Modeling team at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC). The position focuses on developing and maintaining the Training Systems (TS) software that supports the International Space Station, Artemis, Commercial Crew Program, Gateway, and Lunar operations.

Company Description:

LZT is a professional technologies services firm that employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join LZT, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of the NASA Space Program, government and commercial clients. Our company and culture are built on robust leadership and a persistent adherence to regulations, safety, quality, reliability, responsiveness, creativity and diligence. LZT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the visuals and graphic applications to support real-time simulation and software for payload training and interfaces to the external payload models and visiting vehicles.
  • Perform simple and complex software builds, including compiling, linking, packaging, and integrating software with other developers.
  • Merge, resolve, and manage code conflicts and dependencies.

Required Qualifications

  • This position requires successful completion of a government background check to access government facilities and systems. Work cannot begin on the NASA program without a fully adjudicated security clearance. If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Green card holder, this check could take 12 to 18 months to complete.
  • Preferred candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Software development experience using C++ with UNIX or Linux skills.
  • Programming experience and knowledge of developing software applications.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Familiarity with automated testing and Agile software development methods.
  • Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong initiative, teamwork, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to plan, maintain schedules, and push to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and professionally represent the program.
  • Highly motivated individual willing to learn and apply new concepts, tools, and software.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in C++, Java, and/or Python software development.
  • Previous experience in AMERGINT, gbd, and wireshark.
  • Familiarity with Requirements verification methodologies.
  • Leadership skills.

Required Skills

wireshark
Python
gbd
Automated Testing
Agile Methodologies
Teamwork
C++
Requirements Verification
Software Development
Java
Communication
AMERGINT
Linux
UNIX