Test Information Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Edwards, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

AMA is currently seeking to hire one Test Engineer (Junior, Intermediate or Senior-Level candidates will be considered) for the development, testing, analysis, and support of test engineering and data quality engineering. This position supports the Mission Operations Directorate (Code 600), which provides critical engineering and technical services to AFRC. This role will specifically support and contribute to cross-functional data management projects. In this capacity, the position provides both system engineering and software engineering support to the Dryden Aeronautic Test Range (DATR), including gathering requirements for the Mission Control Center (MCC) real-time displays, performing derived parameter code calculations, processing, and reviewing post-flight data, and carrying out other mission-critical tasks. Additionally, the role involves supporting real-time control room operations, troubleshooting flight system anomalies, managing DATR configurations, and serving as project liaison for Range engineering. This is a full-time, onsite position at NASA Armstrong located on Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The salary range is $76K to $118K based on skill level and experience. Primary purpose is to provide pre-mission, mission, and post mission support at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), which will include the following:

Requirements

Junior Engineers: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science
Intermediate Engineers: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 3 years of experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise. Or, a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 1 year of experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise.
Senior Engineers: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in specialty field with 7 total years general professional experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise. Or, Bachelor’s Degree or higher in specialty field with at least 4 years Lead Analyst experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise.
Candidates must be US citizens or Permanent Residents

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of: Mission Control System (MCS), Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS), Flight Data Archive (FDA), ARMD Test Data Portal (ATDP)
Familiar with using Flight Data Studio (FLIDAS) to troubleshoot data anomalies.
Understanding of telemetry standards (IRIG 106 Chapter 7 & 10) and high-resolution time synchronization.
Familiar with systems engineering and software development lifecycles.
Proficiency in programming logic, with practical knowledge of tools such as (Python, Matlab, C++)
Linux Systems Experience
Understanding of Aircraft buses/instrumentation
Version Control/Configuration Management (Git, Azure, etc)

Responsibilities

Gather project requirements for: Real-time displays, Software, Data Processing, Data archival
Generate work orders to develop and update the Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS) configuration files.
Integrate updates into a Mission Control Center (MCC) control room build.
Conduct verification and validation (V&V) for all changes.
Perform pre-mission checks prior to real-time operations.
Staff the MCC during mission execution to provide support for displays, software, and data processing issues.
Generate TIE mission notes, highlighting items requiring additional investigation.
Collect discipline engineer screen captures from display stations.
Collect and archive IADS log files and IADS archive files.
Communicate professionally (verbally and in writing) with multiple disciplinary teams and external organizations.
Maintain detailed daily task status.
Function as a higher-level role with the ability to guide less experienced personnel.
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.