Lunar Terrain Vehicle - Lead Software Engineer

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.

We are seeking key contributors to support the development and operations of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), the next-generation lunar surface mobility system that will enable Artemis astronauts and commercial partners to explore the lunar surface.

We need Lead Software Engineers for multiple software engineering disciplines, including simulation, flight software, software assurance, software verification, and more.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening, however we do not have assurance at this time if and when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

The Lunar Terrain Vehicle - Lead Software Engineer will:

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers in the design and implementation of flight software based on defined systems requirements
• Provide employee growth, team building, and mentoring for the organization
• Utilize software engineering expertise in assessment of systems requirements and design
• Support verification and testing of software
• Integrate software solutions in a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Interface with hardware design and development teams
• Establish working relationships with customer counterparts, subsystem requirement owners, and commercial teammates' key personnel
• Provide technical expertise during major project milestones and project reviews
• Perform all other assigned duties

**This position is posted at multiple levels and multiple positions. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.**

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

•  BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited engineering school and fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience

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• BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited engineering school and twenty (20) years of related engineering experience

• Expertise in object-oriented software programming, such as C/C++
• Experience with hardware/software integration
• Experience leading integration with on cross-discipline engineering teams.
  Excellent communication skills (in both written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices associated with the definition, design, development, verification, implementation, testing, integration, and validation of complex systems

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Master of Science degree in Engineering
• Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs
• CMMI certification
• Experience with software architecture
• Experience with root-cause analysis
• Experience with software assurance
• Experience with firmware development
• Experience with agile development
• Working experience with product lifecycle management software, JIRA or similar
• Working experience with systems engineering tools, such as DOORs, MagicDraw, JAMA, or similar

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.