Spacecraft Software Test Engineer; ADVCLD Spacecraft Software Test Engineer

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We are excited to work on NASA’s deep‑space exploration programs and to build systems that enable exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

Support NASA’s deep‑space exploration programs by developing, integrating, and verifying spacecraft software used across vehicle systems. The role focuses on decomposing system‑level requirements into software requirements, building and testing C‑based interfaces between government‑furnished equipment (GFE) and contractor‑supplied modules, and ensuring software performance through rigorous verification and documentation. This engineer serves as a software subject‑matter expert within an integrated product team, contributing to the full software development life cycle and supporting mission‑critical testing for human‑rated spaceflight systems.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong C programming skills with hands‑on experience within the last 2 years.
• Proficiency developing and debugging C in a Linux environment.
• Strong Python development experience within the last 2 years.
• Ability to decompose system requirements into software requirements and develop traceability.
• Experience writing software to integrate GFE and contractor‑supplied modules.
• Experience performing software interface analysis, integration testing, and verification.
• Familiarity with IDE tools and web‑based collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication, coordination, and customer‑facing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with agile software development practices.
• Experience with system and software configuration management.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with Unit or Integration System Software Testing
• Background working with embedded processors.
• Experience with VxWorks RTOS.
• Familiarity with data‑driven architectures.
• Experience with Core Flight System (cFS) or similar flight software frameworks.