NASA Spacecraft Senior Full Stack Software Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain relational and non-relational databases to store operational development data, V&V activities, and evidence collection.
• Implement tools and processes for effective data governance, version control, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain user-friendly web interfaces using ReactJS and modern JavaScript standards to enable efficient interaction with backend systems and databases.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js, Python, or similar technologies to support data flow between systems.
• Integrate authentication, authorization, and digital signature collection into the solutions.
• Ensure seamless interoperability between internal and external developed tools used by various teams.
• Monitor application and database performance, address bottlenecks, and ensure system robustness.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to gather insights, provide guidance, and deliver solutions meeting program needs.
• Build dashboards to visualize the status of execution processes and artifacts related to spacecraft verification activities.
• Contribute to NASA project lifecycle milestone reviews such as SDR, PDR, and CDR.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident for access to US Government facilities; no visa sponsorship or work authorization support offered.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of full stack development experience.
• Strong experience with ReactJS and modern front-end frameworks.
• Proven experience with API development, HTTP requests, web sockets, and communication protocols.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Back-end development experience with Node.js and Python.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), including modern syntax and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong technical expertise, responsibility, team orientation, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-hosted database solutions and integration with internal tools.
• Experience with SharePoint site web interface deployment.
• Knowledge of data management and configuration management practices.
• Experience building dashboards and data visualization, especially using Power BI.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of full stack development experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $90,300 - $189,600 USD, influenced by experience and location.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.
• A culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth.
• Autonomy with flexible time off and access to learning resources.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical national missions and space exploration efforts.