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That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.\nLocated in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.\nResponsibilities:\nThe DSN Telemetry and Tracking Data Services group seeks an Engineering Applications Software Engineer I to support development of telemetry applications for the Deep Space Network (DSN) Data Services.\nThe Engineering Applications Software Engineer I will report to cognizant development engineers to design, develop, support, test, and maintain DSN Telemetry processing software.\nTasks may include but are not limited to:\n Software Development\nImplement assigned change requests (CRs), new requirements (NRs), and anomaly fixes under the guidance\n\nWork on priority Anomaly Reports (ARs) as assigned\n\nUpdate JIRA as work progresses\n\nUnit Testing and Test Support\nWrite and run unit tests for your code\n\nProvide unit test input and test guidance to Testers\n\nHelp debug anomalies found during Project Interface Tests\n\n Documentation\nProvide RDD (Requirements/Design Document) inputs for your assigned work\n\nContribute to user-facing documentation such as Software Operations Manuals (SOMs) and User Guides (UGs)\n\nDocument your work clearly, since DSN work is traceable and reviewed.\n\nMission and Operations Support\nProvide operations support as directed by the CDE Lead and DSN Realtime Operations\n\nProfessional Development\nLearn the TTC subsystems and their data flows\n\nFollow the DSN configuration management and change processes\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, or related field with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; Master’s degree in similar fields with a minimum of 0 years of related experience.\nExtensive understanding with one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Java, Perl or Python.\nExperience with XML and JSON data formats and exchange.\nExperience with network programming including TCP/IP, sockets and client server models.\nExtensive understanding with Unix-based systems.\nExperience working with static analysis tools.\nExperience developing and maintaining automated unit tests.\nExperience with application packaging.\nExperience with debugging and performance optimization.\nExperience in writing technical documents, including software design, delivery and test documentation, presenting at code reviews and supporting technical interchanges.\nExperience working in a team environment, with emphasis on strong written and verbal communication.\nPreferred Skills:\nRelevant experience working with Telemetry processing software development teams and knowledge of SLE services, DSN interfaces, and other DSN Telemetry applications.\nExperience with Ground processing of CCSDS Telemetry, including diagnosing issues such as data loss and anomalous behavior.\nExperience and technical knowledge of scripting languages.\nExperience with the Solaris Operating System.\nFundamental knowledge of software application design patterns and principles.\nKnowledge of Configuration Management practices and tools.\nExperience in designing and developing databases, such as TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL.\nExperience with HTML, and UI/UX design principles and web services, such as Django and Node.js.\nKnowledge of basic electrical/electronic theory.\nAbility to understand basic technical schematics/diagrams/drawings.\nExperience with Jama or TestRail.\nJPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.\nFor further benefits information click Benefits and Perks\nThe hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.\nThe typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.\n$93,080 - $112,112JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.\nIn addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.\nEEO is the Law.\nEEO is the Law Supplement\nPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\nThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 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