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Space Systems Engineer Software Engineer
2020-06-09 18:11:39| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Space Science Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a fulltime position as Space Systems Engineer Software Engineer. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a widerange of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a studentfocused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success. RESPONSIBILITIES The Space Science Centers 21m antenna is currently undergoing an upgrade to become an affiliated node on the NASAJPL Deep Space Network. MSU will be the fourth node on the network the other three are in California, Australia, and Spain, and are all NASA owned assets. This has resulted in an annual operating contract to perform ground operations for NASA missions, including 34 positions for Ground Station Engineer Operators, a Ground Station ManagerScheduler, and a Space Systems Engineer Software Engineer. This is a unique position which requires specialized knowledge of ground data systems, spacecraft communications, and programming embedded systems. QUALIFICATIONS B.S. in Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Space Science, Space Systems, Computer Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. Computer programming skills in C andor C along with an understanding of Unix OS. Experience in embedded software architecture development and deployment is essential. The ability to write technical documentation coherently is a must. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of control systems, experience in satellite or similar embedded systems development or satellite mission support, familiarity with NASAs cFS, knowledge of version control with git, SVN, or similar repositories, experience in developing embedded through higherlevel software applications from interface control documents, selfstarter who can work with a small, internal and external, multidisciplinary team, experience troubleshooting systems with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, ability to document progress in engineering memorandums and reviews, ability to work with protocol drivers to develop data structures, experience working with UART, SPI, and I2C protocols knowledge of CCSDS standards SPONSORSHIP This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship. Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing highquality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit httpsmoreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of referenceoptional. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by June 19, 2020. Contact the Office of Human Resources at 606 7832097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Amanda Holbrook at a.holbrookmoreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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