Technical Area Lead

Technical Area Lead - NASA Flight Software Development Projects

Job Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NACIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced Project Leader of Flight Software Development to provide NASA Johnson Space Center with leadership skills in the management of a portfolio of flight software development projects. This senior engineering leadership position reports to the Program Manager and involves managing multiple flight software development teams; ensuring exceptional technical performance and customer satisfaction; and supporting project staffing, funding, schedules, and status reporting.

This position requires a self-motivated, capable lead software development engineer with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have leadership experience and strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a portfolio of 12+ flight software development teams comprised of 80+ engineers, either directly or via individual team leads.
• Ensure that exceptional technical support and deliverables are being provided to customers.
• Work with customers and team leads to develop / revise project task orders and scope appropriate funding levels.
• Author technical progress reports and manage contract deliverables.
• Work with team leads to ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Lead flight software development recruiting efforts.
• Mentor new team leads and junior engineers.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to facilitate access to USG facilities.
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in the software lifecycle including 3-5 years’ experience in technical leadership of software development teams. Greater experience is highly valued.
• A minimum of 5 years of software development experience for safety-critical software. Experience can be for aerospace vehicles or in other industries, e.g., oil and gas. More experience is highly valued.
• Professional software development experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#.
• Must embrace a servant leadership model in leading projects, and serving the customer and team members.
• Experience in project management, recruiting, personnel project assignments, team member development, and performance feedback.
• Must have significant experience in the entire software life cycle.
• Experience with software unit testing.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
• Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
• Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired: 

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience in human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew, or Gateway and in specific vehicle software domains (e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C software).
• Strong C programming skills.
• C++ programming and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) experience.
• Python development skills.
• Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
• Experience in Real-time Operating Systems, preferably VxWorks.
• Experience developing embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting device drivers.
• Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS).
• Experience in Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE).
• Experience in other bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience in software and systems integration.
• Experience in automated testing.
• Experience in verification testing.
• Experience with GitLab and the Git version control system.
• Experience using Jira.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 (or above) process areas.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn morehere.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$98,500 - 206,800 USD