Flight Software Developer

Bailey Consulting Servicesover 1 year ago
United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$65-$75 Hourly

Job Description

Position Overview

Bailey Collaborative Soultions is seeking talented Flight Software Developers to support NASA's Orion Program – the cornerstone of deep space exploration including the Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. This full time role is based in Denver, CO, USA. Compensation: 65-75 per hour (Salary). There is potential for hybrid or remote work options for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain flight software in C++ and Python for the Orion spacecraft.
  • Work with real-time operating systems (RTEMS/RTOS) to support mission-critical applications.
  • Develop and enhance simulation models for software verification and validation.
  • Contribute to Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) software solutions.
  • Develop and integrate software within the Core Flight System (CFS)/Core Flight Executive (CFE) framework.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and mission teams to ensure software meets performance, reliability, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to facility security regulations.
  • 2+ years of software development experience.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python for software development.
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices and lifecycle.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing software within the Core Flight System (CFS)/Core Flight Executive (CFE) framework.
  • Knowledge of simulation development and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
  • Familiarity with Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) flight software.
  • Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTEMS/RTOS) for aerospace applications.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for complex software systems.

Benefits & Perks

  • Hybrid/Remote Work Options available for qualified candidates.

Required Skills

Core Flight Executive (CFE)
RPOD (Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking)
RTEMS/RTOS
Debugging and Problem Solving
Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing
Python
Real-Time Software Development
Core Flight System (CFS)
Simulation Model Development
C++