Amentum · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (Part-Time)
US-AL-Huntsville
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
19+ years expAmentum is a company focused on supporting the exploration of space, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to software development and integration activities for NASA’s Space Launch System program. The role involves maintaining laboratory automation software, analyzing system requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Participate in implementing and maintaining laboratory automation software that controls real-time HWIL simulation systems used to support the NASA Space Launch System program at MSFC
Collect, interpret and document system requirements; participate in component, subsystem, and system concept designs; develop and recommend methods, tools and designs and participate as a member of a multifunctional laboratory automation development team
Perform software systems engineering functions as required
Analyze and develop software per customer requirements
Implement source code per detailed designs
Support software integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities
Develop and execute test plans and procedures
Conduct and participate in design and code reviews
Enter or update documentation into appropriate control systems
Troubleshoot and correct test automation anomalies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals
Produce documentation and user training materials to assist users in the operation of software
Qualification
Required
A degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent related field from an ABET-accredited university is required
Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 19 years of experience; MS with at least 23 years of experience, or a BS with at least 25 years' experience
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in C/C++
Proficiency working with Unix/Linux (Unix-like OS structure, file system, shell, secure shell)
Experience in device driver development
Experience in Hardware-in-the-loop test facility design
Experience in developing software to interface with data buses and standards such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, and InfiniBand
Experience with Real-Time computing and operating systems
Communicate professionally, speaking and listening, with customers, stakeholders, and cross-organizational team members
Produce documentation and user training materials to assist users in the operation of software
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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