Aerospace Software Developer

SPACEWORKS 

Are you looking to take your career to new heights? Want to work in the cutting-edge aerospace field?

 

At SpaceWorks Enterprises, we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems, human and robotic spacecraft, as well as entry, descent, & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts, performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis, developing commercial aerospace software, prototyping spacecraft hardware components, and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of Defense, NASA, and the commercial sector.

Currently, we are seeking a Software Developer / Software Programmer with a background in engineering to support development activities in the areas of engineering workflow management and high-performance engineering analyses, including propulsion systems, trajectory optimization, and hypersonic systems.  The position is located in Atlanta. GA. US Citizenship is required.

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE 

 

The Software Team delivers commercial off the shelf (COTS) products and custom code development for internal and external customers. Projects include development of engineering design and analysis software for aerospace vehicle systems (primarily relating to the propulsion and trajectory disciplines). Each project will include development of new software capabilities, integrated testing, optimization for available computing resources, and graphical user interface design (when applicable).

 

• Work with a small team of software developers on a variety of aerospace-focused projects
• Support projects ranging from custom software and scripts to engineering analysis applications
• Aid in the development and maintenance of our COTS software product line
• Work in a variety of programming languages and across various software stack layers
• Optimize software performance for multi-threaded applications
• Support interactions with U.S. government and other external customers
• Troubleshoot and solve technical problems related to our COTS products

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

At SpaceWorks, we believe in cultivating a culture that offers the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. It is our firm belief that work-life balance is critical to strong, happy, healthy employees. As we challenge what is possible and push the boundaries of innovation, we stand together as a team. Here you will find a community that is dedicated to our mission as well as your personal goals. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer to our employees - 

 

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical, telemedicine, vision, dental, long term disability, short term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta, GA, however we do offer telework days, compressed workweek options, core hours, and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees
• Time to reset - paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• 401k + company match, opportunities for bonuses, employee experience events throughout the year, employee assistance program, and more

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

 

• BS degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or similar engineering related degree
• Expertise with one or more of the following programming languages:Java, Python, Rust, C/C++
• Passion for aerospace applications and the space industry
• Ability to independently debug and optimize software for performance
• Familiarity with software version control (i.e. Git, SVN, Mercurial)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment
  
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

 

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE... 

 

• Experience with engineering software tool development
• Working knowledge of aerospace flight terminology and typical variable names
• Skills and experience ranging the software stack for application-level software
• Degrees in both Computer Science and Engineering
• Disciplinary knowledge in propulsion, trajectory, controls, structures, systems engineering
• Experience with the following:
  • Automated software testing and continuous integration (DevOps)
  • Python scientific libraries
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) development
  • Object- Oriented Programming (OOP)

 

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements above. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! 

 

Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! https://www.spaceworks.aero/ 

 

SEI Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.