Software Test Engineer

Amentum•Kennedy Sp Ct, FL

25d

About The Position

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. As a member of the Model Integration team, you will perform as a Model Integrator for the Modeling and Simulation Integrated Product Team (M&S IPT) interfacing with the Simulation Launch Team, System Engineers, Ground System Modelers, and Launch/ Simulation development teams. Under general supervision, the candidate will provide simulation software, integration, and testing support for the M&S IPT's delivered products in an integrated simulation environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.
Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Experience with Tier 1/2 support
Experience with Linux, Windows, and networked systems
Experience working in a CLI environment
Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers
Experience with simulation system software
Experience with software integration and test
Interacting with high-availability servers and virtual environments
Excellent technical writing skills are essential
Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Experience in prioritizing and executing in a fast-paced environment with varying requirements and deadlines
Personnel are required to be self-motivated, team players familiar with working in a dynamic work environment
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with real time and/or distributed simulation systems
Experience with SCRAMNet
Experience with ground support equipment and launch processing

Responsibilities

Assist with real-time troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and system recover as necessary
Interface with Simulation Launch Team and System Engineers to capture use cases and demonstrate proper procedures
Provide simulation event support that could involve multiple shifts and weekends
Limited travel to support sim events at remote site labs
Perform other duties as assigned