About this role
The Electrical Solutions team is seeking a Software Engineer to work with technical teams using primarily Python and Ruby, to design, develop, integrate, and certify test system software and hardware for a variety of applications. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: Key member of technical teams to design, develop, integrate, and certify test system software and hardware for a variety of applications including subsystem command and data handling, low level hardware control, automation, custom interfaces, and communication software for ground, airborne and/or space systems. Participate in the following activities: requirements definition, analysis and decomposition, support system level architecture definition, and design/implement test software for multiple programs concurrently. Create professional software applications and scripts primarily in Python and Ruby with other languages as needed. Communicate technical, cost, and schedule status to program management and negotiate scope and resources to meet program goals. Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure test systems meet the end needs of the program. Work with program teams to estimate technical resource requirements, including data structures, storage, analysis, test equipment, and networking needs. Participate in department activities to improve methods and processes Work under formal software development methodologies. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. May access other facilities in various weather conditions.