DevOps/Software Test Engineer (Spacecraft / Lunar Lander)
Ispace Technologies
Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
Englewood, CO, USA
Posted on Oct 19, 2024
ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.
With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.
ispace US is looking for a highly motivated and talented DevOps/Software Test Engineer to join its new team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Building and implementing new development tools and infrastructure
- Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes
- Design and execute tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software systems
- Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and identify potential issues
- Identify and document defects and issues found during testing.
- Working with software developers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
- Planning projects and being involved in project management decisions
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- 5+ years relevant experience in spacecraft and/or launch vehicle software development
- Experience as a DevOps engineer or in a similar software engineering role
- Experience with Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) software test beds
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
- Experience with Bash scripting
- Experience with Linux network management
- Experience with network debugging
- Working knowledge of databases and SQL
- Problem-solving attitude
- Collaborative team spirit
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrates professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft software systems
- Experience with spacecraft embedded C/C++ flight software, found test software, and simulation software.
- Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Software quality practices associated with the organization like NASA, FAA, etc.
- Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
- Strong coordination, organization and communication abilities
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
- Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based upon experience - $110,000 - $140,000. The salary range posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
- Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
- Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
- 401(k)
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.
