NASA Artemis Next Generation Space Suit Software Project Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About the Opportunity
CACI is seeking an experienced Software Technical Project Lead to manage the Artemis Next Generation Space Suit software team at NASA Johnson Space Center. This blended senior software engineer and leadership role provides project leadership, people management, and technical expertise across the integrated software effort. This effort supports the embedded space suit control and caution and warning system, embedded microcontroller software, test and verification activities, and software systems engineering. The Next Generation Space Suit will be worn by astronauts to explore the lunar surface.
The project lead will help rapidly stand up and lead the team in planning, development, integration, verification, certification, and customer coordination for safety-critical, human-rated flight software. This position requires a self-motivated leader with strong communication skills, technical judgment, customer relationship skills, and a servant-leadership mindset. The strongest candidates will be flexible, team-oriented, and able to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and convincingly while sharing our passion for the nation's space program and the development of the next generation of human-rated space vehicles. This work is performed onsite at NASA/JSC in Houston, Texas, in a highly dynamic environment that is central to human spaceflight and space exploration.
Our Culture
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. We value 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and grow a multidisciplinary software team spanning embedded flight software, firmware, and systems engineering
- check_circleOversee development of safety-critical embedded flight software for the space suit control and caution systems
- check_circleManage software test, verification, and integration activities including automated unit and integration tests
- check_circleOversee software systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, interface definition, and traceability
- check_circleGuide software planning, architecture, design reviews, and flight-certification support activities
- check_circleInterface with NASA and space suit engineering teams to represent software status, risks, and priorities
- check_circleCollaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects
- check_circleSupport milestone reviews, technical demonstrations, and customer status reporting
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- verifiedB.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
- verified3 years of technical leadership or people-management experience
- verified5 years of experience in safety-critical software development
- verifiedStrong C programming skills
- verifiedLinux-based development environment experience
- verifiedAutomated software testing experience
- verifiedFull software development life cycle management experience
- verifiedRecruiting and team development experience
Nice to Have
M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline. Prior experience leading multidisciplinary software teams that include embedded software, firmware, verification, and systems engineering contributors. Experience in human-rated space vehicle flight software for Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew, Gateway, or other aerospace vehicles. Experience with NASA Core Flight Software (cFS), embedded Real-time Operating Systems, or bare-metal controller firmware development. Experience evaluating software requirements, verification strategy, and test readiness from both technical and programmatic perspectives. Experience developing and maintaining software documentation including software requirements specifications, interface control documents, traceability products, user guides, and test procedures and plans. Experience with GitLab, CI/CD automation pipelines, Docker, Makefiles, CMake, Jira, and related software development tooling. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable program leadership experience. Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 (or above) process areas.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleUnique flexible time off benefitcheck_circleAccess to robust learning resources
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: C Programming, Linux, Gitlab, Ci/cd, Docker, Makefiles, Cmake, Jira, PMP, Cmmi Level 3.
Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline required; M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
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In this NASA Artemis Next Generation Space Suit Software Project Lead at CACI International Inc role, you will lead and grow a multidisciplinary software team spanning embedded flight software, firmware, and systems engineering; oversee development of safety-critical embedded flight software for the space suit control and caution systems; manage software test, verification, and integration activities including automated unit and integration tests; and oversee software systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, interface definition, and traceability.
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To qualify for the NASA Artemis Next Generation Space Suit Software Project Lead at CACI International Inc position, applicants should have: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline; 3 years of technical leadership or people-management experience; 5 years of experience in safety-critical software development; Strong C programming skills; and Linux-based development environment experience.
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