Systems Integration Engineer (#3699701)

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a full-time Systems Integration Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MAVIS operations & architecture on a 9/80 work schedule.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate embedded realtime flight software, ground control software, and avionics systems within the MAVIS architecture
• Develop the Command and Telemetry (C&T) Database for MAV mission operations
• Ensure consistency and 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
• Support Software Readiness Reviews (SRR), Integration Readiness Reviews (IRR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)

Required Experience/Education:

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development
• Familiarity with Hardware in the Loop software integration environment
• Familiarity with software verification & validation (V&V) processes
• Familiarity with Software Integration Planning and Software Development Planning
• Experience working in an Agile Software Development Process

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance if needed

Preferred Experience:

• Prior Experience working with flight software for launch vehicles or planetary exploration systems
• Knowledge of GNC Software, Mission & Fault Management Software, Command and Data Handling (C&DH) software systems
• 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
• Systems engineering experience in space systems, launch vehicles, or deep-space missions

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Veterans/Disabled

A-P-T Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with A-P-T Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. A-P-T Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.