What are the responsibilities and job description for the NASA Orion Spacecraft Wireless Camera Software Engineer position at LZ Technology Inc?
LZT is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support NASA’s Johnson Space Center in the development, testing, and flight certification of a digital wireless camera for the Orion spacecraft. This role involves full lifecycle embedded software development—from prototyping and requirements definition to integration and certification.
We’re looking for a self-motivated engineer with strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a passion for space exploration. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative environments, adapts quickly to new challenges, and can clearly articulate complex technical concepts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Orion Wireless Camera (OWC) flight software
- Design and maintain the OWC GUI for commands and telemetry
- Develop and manage the OWC Command and Data Dictionary (CDD)
- Create automated test scripts for unit, integration, and verification testing
- Support systems engineering tasks related to software requirements and interfaces
- Perform software integration, testing, and flight certification
- Collaborate across NASA programs and contractor teams
- Ensure compliance with JSC software process standards
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- 3 years of software development experience
- Proficiency in C and Python
- Experience in Linux development environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- M.S. in relevant engineering discipline
- Aerospace systems experience (Orion, ISS, Shuttle, Commercial Crew)
- GTK programming
- Bus communication protocols (1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet)
- NASA Core Flight Software (CFS) and Orion DEM packets
- GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Makefiles, CMake
- Git version control, Jira
- Automated testing and documentation (CDD, SRS, user guides, test plans)
- Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 processes
- Experience in safety-critical industries (medical, petrochemical, etc.)
Please Note:
We are currently identifying top talent for potential roles supporting NASA’s Moon to Mars mission. While this position is in the early stages of recruitment, we are proactively conducting candidate outreach and preliminary screenings. If you're passionate about space exploration and eager to contribute to this groundbreaking initiative, we encourage you to apply now to be considered once the role is finalized.
About LZT:
LZT is an emerging engineering and technical services firm supporting government programs including NASA, NSF, and DoD, as well as commercial clients. We foster innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture built on leadership, safety, quality, and creativity.
LZT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.