Mission systems engineer vs firmware engineer

Differences between mission systems engineer and firmware engineer duties and responsibilities

Mission systems engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage network access controls, providing limit SYBASE and LDAP system support for multiple databases.
• Manage security, which includes monitoring and controlling database access, assigning permissions to application owners.
• Engage in refurbishing and replacing critical mechanical grind support equipment (GSE) for NASA's return to flight effort.
• Maintain software for ephemeris load generation for NOAA satellites.
• Instruct new hires on grind system components, data flow, and GSE responsibilities.
• Direct installation of satellite command and control equipment at NASA command station sites and train station personnel.
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Firmware engineer example responsibilities.

• Use of python to automate code generation and communicate over Wi-Fi with several printers.
• Manage firmware of automate bench top devices that utilize a microprocessor.
• Design and develop Linux device drivers for hardware components: I2C, GPIO, UART/RS-485, Ethernet, and J1708.
• Develop display tool using ARM7, SPI, UART and PC hyper-terminal program.
• Allow for efficient core development, providing advance features such as source-level debugging, break points and watch windows.
• Perform regression testing using Jenkins.
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