Senior Test Data Programmer (supporting the Air Force Research Lab)

ASRC Federal•Edwards Air Force Base, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, requires a highly motivated Senior Test Data Programmer to support the ASTROS Contract. We are looking for someone with the ability to manage test data information from the test stand to the customer. We support the testing of incredible propulsion systems at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and we are looking for the best people to be a part of this research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ Years of Experience
Proven ability to troubleshoot and sustain legacy software systems with limited documentation
Experience working in large scale test facility environments (vacuum systems, environmental simulation, or similar)
Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and hardware/software integration
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system architecture diagrams
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Programming experience in C#/WPF
Direct experience with PCON (Aerojet DDAS/TCON, Pacific Instruments) systems or comparable real-time industrial control systems (LabView/Allen-Bradley)
Experience addressing software issues related to aging or unsupported vendor systems
Knowledge of data acquisition systems and real-time monitoring tools
Experience with configuration management and version control (e.g., Git)
Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements (RMF, STIG compliance)
Experience supporting contract transitions or knowledge transfer efforts

Responsibilities

Support test operations with sequence programming and system operation
Diagnose and resolve software defects, system instabilities, and control logic issues within legacy codebases
Support critical software updates required to address known bugs and operational limitations
Collaborate with AFRL engineers, technicians, and government stakeholders to implement system improvements
Analyze system performance and recommend enhancements to improve reliability and maintainability
Create documentation packages of operations and newly created software.
Develop legacy replacement software including, GUI front ends utilizing C# .NET WPF as well as future back-end replacement of I/O control.
Support integration of control systems with facility hardware, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
Participate in system testing, validation, and operational readiness activities
Ensure proper configuration management and version control of all software changes using Git
Coordinate with third-party vendors when additional technical support or clarification is required