Software Test Engineer

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.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• 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

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 o Experience working in a CLI environment o Experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience with simulation system software
• Experience with software integration and test o Interacting with high-availability servers and virtual environments o Excellent technical writing skills are essential
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects o 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

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

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

• 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,…