About the position
SAIC is seeking a System Engineer Associate to support a dynamic program based at NASA's Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, WV. This position will require the ability to obtain a public trust clearance. Perform various Systems / Software Engineering activities on NASA Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle systems throughout NASA software development lifecycle phases, including analyses of concept of operations, requirements, detailed design, interfaces, static code, software, software and hardware-in-the-loop testing, and independent testing. Assess development artifacts for correctness, completeness, consistency, ambiguity, and feasibility with regards to technical references when evaluating requirements, design, algorithms, code, and test artifacts provided across the software development life cycle. Perform analysis on draft and final products delivered for peer reviews, development build releases, and formal testing. Responsible for utilizing documentation and experience to develop technical understanding, perform detailed assessments, and document issues, risks, and reports in accordance with standards and best practices. Documentation of technical understanding may include notes, reference summaries, charts, flow diagrams, scenarios, formal modeling, coverage / traceability assessments, risk assessments, technical engineering principles, theories, concepts, and heritage applicable to the mission. Responsible for understanding work processes and methodologies, best practices, NASA standards, system and software specifications. Work closely with other members of the team to build team cohesion, brainstorm, share knowledge, develop/update approaches, perform peer reviews, and provide recommendations to promote growth and confidence in performing IV&V analyses. Work to be performed on Orion IV&V or other NASA mission IV&V projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform various Systems / Software Engineering activities on NASA Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle systems throughout NASA software development lifecycle phases.
- Assess development artifacts for correctness, completeness, consistency, ambiguity, and feasibility.
- Perform analysis on draft and final products delivered for peer reviews, development build releases, and formal testing.
- Utilize documentation and experience to develop technical understanding, perform detailed assessments, and document issues, risks, and reports.
- Understand work processes and methodologies, best practices, NASA standards, system and software specifications.
- Work closely with other team members to build team cohesion, brainstorm, share knowledge, and perform peer reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Experience writing/understanding C/C++ software languages.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experienced use of Microsoft Office and/or SharePoint.
Nice-to-haves
- Specific knowledge of and experience working with spacecraft subsystems.
- Experience and/or training in other software languages (e.g. python, Java).
- Experience with analysis techniques (e.g. static code analysis, software testing, requirements analysis).
- Familiarity with modeling tools (e.g., MATLABSimulink, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw).
