Flight Software Systems Integration Engineer (MAVIS) at Aegis Aerospace, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama

Job Description:

FSW Software Systems Integration Engineer (MAVIS)
Huntsville, Alabama

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a skilled FSW Software Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The Period of Performance (POP) is through 30 June 2025 but will most likely be extended through March 2026 or beyond. This is an onsite role initially with a 9x80 (9,9,9,9,8- 1st week, 9,9,9,9 off Friday-2nd week) work schedule. After two weeks role may become hybrid with two days onsite per week.

Overview
Aegis Aerospace, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, is seeking a flight software (FSW) systems integration engineer to support the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) program. This role will focus on integrating embedded real-time flight software, ground control software, and avionics systems to ensure seamless operation within the MAVIS architecture.

As an FSW software systems integration engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the command and telemetry (C&T) database, ensuring software consistency across subsystems, and supporting verification and validation activities. You will also contribute to software readiness reviews and integration planning efforts.

Did you know?
Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs.

We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country.

Are you ready to Innovate, Explore, and Protect?

Responsibilities

• Integrate embedded real-time flight software, ground control software, and avionics systems within the MAVIS architecture
• Develop the command and telemetry database for MAV mission operations, ensuring accuracy of command definitions, telemetry points, and data formats
• Ensure traceability between software requirements, verification artifacts, and test results
• Review MAV-level software development and integration plans to ensure compliance with mission objectives
• Support software readiness reviews, integration readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews
• Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) teams to ensure seamless software integration and testing
• Work within an agile software development process to develop, test, and validate MAVIS flight software

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must presently be a US Citizen
• Must have a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, software engineering, or related field from an accredited college is required
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) software integration environments
• Experience with software verification & validation processes
• Understanding of software integration planning and software development planning
• Strong proficiency in C, C+, or Python for software testing and debugging
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related field from an accredited college
• Prior experience working with flight software for launch vehicles or planetary exploration systems
• Knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software, mission & fault management software, and command & data handling (C&DH) software systems
• Systems engineering experience in space systems, launch vehicles, or deep-space missions
• Experience following a disciplined model development plan or similar structured MBSE frameworks
• Experience working on Mars architecture programs, launch vehicles, or planetary exploration systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to effectively utilize these tools for documentation, communication, and collaboration

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at http://www.AegisAero.com

Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran).



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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