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2021-02-04 11:13:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Our team is looking for a software engineer to join the team to help SES develop a realtime machine learning ML and artificial intelligence AI platform. Our team is responsible for the software development and maintenance of the Ground Control System GCS used for command and control to operation over 70 satellites. This includes spacecraft telemetry processing, storage and retrieval used for spacecraft health and safety. The team is currently in a transformational progression from relational databases to ML and AI. Our team has partnered with IBM to use cutting edge technologies like IBM Event Store memoryoptimized database, IBM Cloud Pak for Data fullyintegrate data and AI platform, and IBM Event Streams realtime processing and ML. Our team will provide the infrastructure, APIs and middleware access to the IBM stack. In this role the ideal candidate will have a passion for taking ownership of the IBM stack and a strong background in data storage and retrieval. This position may be located in Betzdorf, Luxembourg or Manassas, Virginia, USA. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES KEY RESULT AREAS Developmaintain a satellite command and control system Developmaintain a user interface to provide telemetry data, a visual representation of hardware, and a visual representation of system status in realtime Developmaintain middleware technologies that interface with the user interface Developmaintain the underlaying data source interfacing with the middleware technologies Work with an experienced team using agile methodologies Develop highquality software requirements user stories, designs and architectures for the Ground Control System Design and write software that addresses complex requirements, perform associated software unit testing and software integration. Propose and develop enhancements and requirements for new and existing applications. Have the ability to read and understand legacy baselines with little to no documentation Design user interfaces that lay on top of a layered architecture Execute performance engineering and optimization, proof of concept testing, deployment planning and acceptance testing. Configure, deploy and maintain workstations and servers at each of the geographically diverse operation centers. Define and build APIs for a layered architecture Maintain the existing software baselines by addressing software bug and software change requests Perform peer reviews, integration testing, and validation during the software development lifecycle Automate the development cycle via continuous integration Work with external vendors and internal operations staff to provide technical expertise Communicate progress and problems to management, estimate a lead project work schedules and anticipating and avoiding problems. Keep uptodate with latest technologies Create technical documentation Satellite knowledge a plus QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology Expert level in one or more of the following programming languages C, C, andor JAVA Expert level in Object Oriented Design OOD Single responsibility principle Dependency injection Designcode to interfaces Expert level experience in middleware technologies ie Kafka, Mulesoft, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, DDS, sockets Expert level experience in data storage and retrieval IBM Event Store, IBM Streams, MySQL, Percona, MS SQL Server, etc Proficient level experience in web presentation technologies ie HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript Understanding of Unit Testing and GUI testing technologies Web performance testing. Load time, Load and stress testing Understanding of Software Architecture Patterns i.e. client server, layered. Etc. At least 5 years software engineering experience Understanding of software quality management Experience with Agile methodologies Experience with GIT andor BitBucket Experience with Integrated Development Environment IDE ie Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc Experience in utilities programming, debuggers and debugging techniques Experience with Linux Experience with TCPIP protocols and messaging applications Work independently as well as in a team Easiness to communicate at all levels Fluency in spoken and written English OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS Work with cross discipline teams such as spacecraft engineering and spacecraft operations Ability to explain complex concepts to nontechnical stakeholders. Work on an iterative basis with stakeholders during design and prototyping Relentless focus on collaboration and teamwork Work with remote management and team members Proven mindset of helping others to succeedmentoring Excellent written and verbal communication skills For US based positions must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer you a truly global opportunity in an exciting industry and all the support youll need for both your professional and personal development. But most of all, we offer a truly unique opportunity to play your part in making a difference for those who need it most. We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and courage in everything we do. Were proud to belong to the SES team and collaborate towards success. GOOD TO KNOW SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In conformity with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and the Export Administration Regulations EAR, andor other applicable U.S. law, regulation or other requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, certain positions may require U.S. Citizenship, status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324ba3, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Apply HERE
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