NASA Lunar Gateway Flight Software Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Engineer

CACI • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is looking for an experienced Flight Software Verification and Validation (V&V) Test Engineer to support the Lunar Gateway Program at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). This exciting position involves reviewing flight software requirements, defining, implementing, and executing test cases for V&V of Gateway level 2 flight software and associated data products. The position involves utilizing Gateway test labs and developing test scripts for automated verification testing. Strong background in systems engineering is required, including experience with system architecture and integration. Expertise in data manipulation through excel, python, etc along with general scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) are a plus for automation and tool development. The individual will define verification test success criteria and analyze test results for verification of Gateway level 2 flight software requirements. The individual will also play a key part in scripting the test automation scheme.
This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise. Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of developing future human-rated space vehicles.

Requirements

• Develop Python scripts for automating verification tests.
• Use data manipulation skills to compile traceability assessments for verification coverage.
• Review and provide feedback on Level 2 flight software requirements from a verification perspective.
• Adhere to JSC flight software development processes for performing and documenting V&V testing.
• Write flight software V&V test cases.
• Perform V&V testing of flight software and data products in test labs including Gateway Software Verification Lab (GSVL) and Gateway ready Avionics Integration Lab (GrAIL).
• Extract and analyze detailed test results.
• Verify Level 2 flight software requirements.
• Identify software deficiencies in meeting requirements.
• Perform audit and inspection of Level 3 flight software testing.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Experience automating verification tests.
• Experience with spacecraft or aircraft flight software verification and certification. Experience in the automobile or autonomous vehicle industry is also highly valued.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• Software development background, particularly in Python.
• Experience with Python to design and implement a test scripting scheme that interfaces with a RESTful API.
• Experience writing flight software requirements.
• Experience with Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE)
• Experience in human-rated safety critical flight software in aerospace or other industries.
• Vehicle-wide knowledge of space vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python scripts for automating verification tests.
• Use data manipulation skills to compile traceability assessments for verification coverage.
• Review and provide feedback on Level 2 flight software requirements from a verification perspective.
• Adhere to JSC flight software development processes for performing and documenting V&V testing.
• Write flight software V&V test cases.
• Perform V&V testing of flight software and data products in test labs including Gateway Software Verification Lab (GSVL) and Gateway ready Avionics Integration Lab (GrAIL).
• Extract and analyze detailed test results.
• Verify Level 2 flight software requirements.
• Identify software deficiencies in meeting requirements.
• Perform audit and inspection of Level 3 flight software testing.
• This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level