Software Engineer & Image Analyst

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Were here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life-both at work and at home.Together We SoarOur dynamic team consists of ten companies united in a single mission to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond. Join us on this extraordinary adventureThis position has been aligned with JBS Solutions Inc. To learn more click HOME | JBS SolutionsPosition DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Image Analyst and Software Engineer to provide software engineering database management computer systems support and engineering imagery analysis capabilities to the Engineering Photographic Analysis EPA Team at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center MSFC.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing maintaining troubleshooting and enhancing specialized software applications databases websites and supporting computer systems used in engineering imagery analysis for NASAs Space Launch System SLS Program. This position requires a technically versatile professional with strong software engineering capabilities experience maintaining complex technical applications and an interest in applying those capabilities to engineering-imagery processing and analysis.The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain the reliability functionality and continued development of the EPA teams software applications databases and supporting technical infrastructure. The candidate must be capable of independently troubleshooting existing systems resolving technical issues and implementing enhancements that support evolving engineering requirements.The candidate will work collaboratively with NASA engineers imagery analysts software developers and other technical specialists to support the processing and evaluation of imagery collected during ground testing launch operations and flight. These activities contribute to the identification characterization and documentation of significant engineering events and potential anomalies in support of vehicle performance assessments mission assurance and crew and vehicle safety.Although software engineering and computer systems support represent the primary responsibilities the candidate will also support and participate in engineering imagery analysis activities including post-launch reviews of SLS ascent imagery.The ideal candidate will possess strong software development and problem-solving abilities sound technical judgment and the versatility to support both established software systems and evolving imagery analysis requirements within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Engineering and Application DevelopmentDesign develop maintain troubleshoot and enhance custom software applications tools and libraries supporting engineering imagery analysis.Maintain the operational reliability and functionality of existing software applications and implement improvements to address evolving technical requirements.Develop and maintain specialized image processing applications for video playback stabilization image alignment perspective correction distortion modeling image enhancement and motion analysis.Develop troubleshoot and maintain desktop applications web-based applications websites software services and application programming interfaces APIs.Evaluate existing software capabilities identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance reliability performance maintainability and operational effectiveness.Maintain and modernize legacy software applications and supporting technologies while preserving critical engineering analysis capabilities.Evaluate emerging software technologies including artificial intelligence AI and machine learning tools for potential application to software development and imagery analysis while maintaining appropriate technical validation and independent engineering judgment.Database Administration and Computer Systems SupportDesign develop administer and maintain relational databases supporting imagery analysis metadata management engineering assessments and reporting.Develop and maintain database structures tables relationships queries user permissions and supporting documentation.Configure deploy troubleshoot and maintain servers supporting databases websites software services and API endpoints.Investigate and resolve software database and computer system issues to ensure continuity of critical engineering analysis capabilities.Develop queries compile statistics and generate technical reports supporting engineering analysis application performance and database usage.Maintain software requirements database definitions interface specifications configuration documentation and data management procedures.Support the integration and interoperability of imagery analysis applications databases and associated engineering systems.Engineering Imagery Processing and AnalysisDevelop and apply software tools and image processing techniques to support engineering analysis of still imagery video film and high-speed digital imagery.Process manipulate enhance stabilize align and correlate imagery collected from multiple camera systems.Support the evaluation of camera characteristics image orientation lens parameters image timing metadata and other technical factors affecting imagery interpretation.Assist imagery analysts in identifying classifying characterizing and documenting significant engineering events anomalies and vehicle behavior.Support the correlation of imagery timing and observations with other engineering data sources.Participate in post-launch reviews of SLS ascent imagery to support engineering assessments anomaly investigations and crew and vehicle safety.Prepare or contribute to technical assessments analysis products and reports documenting engineering observations and findings.Technical Collaboration and DocumentationCollaborate with imagery analysts engineers software developers and technical stakeholders to identify requirements and develop effective software solutions.Investigate complex technical problems evaluate alternatives and implement practical sustainable solutions.Develop and maintain software documentation technical procedures interface definitions requirements and configuration records.Communicate technical findings recommendations and engineering assessments through written reports presentations and technical discussions.Support knowledge transfer process improvements and technical continuity of critical engineering imagery analysis capabilities.Work independently and collaboratively to prioritize software maintenance technical problem resolution and new development activities.Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Data Science Information Systems Information Technology or closely related technical discipline is required. Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with substantial experience in software development application maintenance database management or related computer science and engineering disciplines.Experience developing and maintaining software applications using C and .NET including object-oriented programming principles and software troubleshooting.Experience with SQL programming and relational database management including database design query development data manipulation and maintenance.Experience developing or maintaining desktop applications web applications software services or application programming interfaces APIs.Familiarity with digital imagery video processing or other scientific and engineering data processing applications.Strong analytical organizational interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.Preferred QualificationsFifteen or more years of relevant professional experience in software engineering computer science database management scientific computing or related technical disciplines.Demonstrated experience independently maintaining troubleshooting and enhancing established software applications and database systems with minimal supervision.Experience developing web-based applications using ASP.NET JavaScript TypeScript HTML CSS JSON or similar technologies.Experience with SQL Server MySQL or comparable relational database management systems including database administration security user permissions and performance optimization.Experience deploying administering and maintaining servers websites databases web services and RESTful APIs.Experience developing scientific engineering image processing or data analysis software.Familiarity with image processing applications such as Adobe Photoshop Premiere Pro After Effects FFmpeg HandBrake or GIMP.Experience developing image processing algorithms for video stabilization image alignment geometric correction image enhancement feature tracking or motion analysis.Understanding digital imaging principles including image resolution exposure frame rate sensor characteristics lens parameters image orientation metadata and file formats.Familiarity with camera calibration intrinsic and extrinsic camera parameters image distortion modeling and timing synchronization.Experience with engineering photographic analysis photogrammetry high-speed imaging or aerospace imagery analysis.Familiarity with professional video and broadcast equipment including video recorders HD-SDI routing systems video switches format converters and digital capture devices.Experience integrating imagery data with engineering telemetry or other technical data sources.Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and their appropriate application in technical environments.Experience maintaining and modernizing legacy software applications and databases.Experience supporting small multidisciplinary engineering teams where software development system maintenance and technical analysis responsibilities overlap.Previous experience supporting NASA programs aerospace engineering organizations flight test activities or mission-critical engineering systems.Desired Professional AttributesThe ideal candidate is a self-motivated and technically versatile software engineering professional who combines strong computer science application development and database management capabilities with an interest in engineering imagery analysis.The candidate should demonstrate the ability to independently maintain established software systems investigate and resolve complex technical problems and develop innovative sustainable solutions to support evolving engineering requirements.The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing ongoing software maintenance and operational support with new development activities and opportunities to participate in engineering imagery analysis.Success in this position requires attention to detail sound engineering judgment effective collaboration strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate reliable and effective technical capabilities in support of NASA mission objectives.Essential FunctionsWork EnvironmentOffice environment. Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and in writing 100. Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers management and client 100. Requires travel in the domestic USA 5. Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time 100.Physical RequirementsRequires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers management and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues 10. Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks 80. Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities 10.Equipment and MachinesRequires ability to operate a personal computer a telephone fax machine copier calculator and other general office equipment 100.AttendanceNormal workday 730-430 Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required 10 to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.Other Essential FunctionsThe ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential 100. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety riskhazard to the employee or others.Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.ESSCA ASED Amentum Compensation Details0.01 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11042026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. 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