IT Cradle Admin/Software Developer

IT Cradle Admin/Software Developer ARES Corporation medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Florida, Merritt Island Jun 11, 2026 KLXS III Artemis - Cradle Admin/Software Developer Join our team in support of NASA on the Kennedy Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX) Support Services Contract Three (KLXS III) contract. Under this contract, ARES provides engineering and technical services, program and business management support services and administrative support services to the EGS Program. The contract also includes support for ground systems and spaceflight systems planning and design; project management and integration; operations integration and analysis; technical requirements development, management, and compliance; cost, risk, information, and configuration management; and schedule integration and analysis.

Position Summary:

Position supporting the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX), Program, Planning and Control (PP&C) office on-site at the Kennedy Space Center. The successful candidate will support the Program through the development and implementation of Systems Engineering Processes and Analysis efforts for multiple projects with equal responsibility as Cradle Administrator & Junior Software Developer for the program.

Job Description:

Cradle Admin Functional Responsibilities Manage Cradle database including creating new objects and populating fields such as requirement text and rationale, verification methods, Detailed Verification Objectives (DVO), Stakeholder Expectations, Detailed Validation Objectives (DVaO), schedule items (for event planning), change notices, and objective evidence. Audit information in Cradle and identifying gaps/issues; tracks to resolve discrepancies and coordinates with systems engineers and management. Provide Monthly Technical Baseline Reports as well as any major milestone reviews. Conduct training for users on how to create new objects, populate object fields, modify views, and output files to meet their needs during design, readiness reviews, system checks, etc.

Required skills and competencies include:

Candidate must possess database and systems analyst experience.

Experience in database administration:

demonstrating the ability to plan, execute, and maintain activities associated with relational database architecture and problem resolution. Candidate must possess the ability to develop detailed plans and engineering processes. Candidate must possess strong communication skills, including the ability to develop general concepts into an actionable plan. Advanced computer skills with the ability to navigate the various software functions, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI, SharePoint or other collaborative application framework, and use the internet. Preferred Qualifications Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Effective communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to communicate concepts and procedures clearly and in an easily understood language. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. High attention to detail and demonstrated follow-through on products. Ability to spend long periods in front of a computer terminal. Ability to work as required to complete assignments per predefined schedule. Ability to multi-task in changing dynamic environment. Experience with .NET, Entity Framework, C#, MSSQL, Angular, FullStack, and PrimeNg Familiarity with Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Github Education/Experience Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA / BS). 2 or more years of applicable experience.

ARES BENEFITS

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA/FSA Accounts Life & Disability Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off & Holidays ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).