System Test Engineer - MCC Trajectory Services

About the role

The Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS), NASA's next-generation mission operations contract, is looking for a System Test Engineer to join the team that tests the baseline software releases used in NASA Johnson Space Center's Mission Control Center (MCC). The engineer will build testing capabilities for the MCC Trajectory Services (MTS) and work with the NASA customer, users, software engineers and commercial and international partners to capture requirements, understand operations concepts and develop test plans and procedures. Travel of 1-2 times per year, lasting several days each time, is required.

Key responsibilities

• Test the MCC Trajectory Services (MTS) software, including patch testing, system release testing, procedure and document reviews, and planning test objectives for test runs
• Decompose system architecture requirements, develop test procedures and plans, and execute tests while documenting results against expectations
• Perform systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition
• Develop new automated and manual test plans, create and maintain scripts, and suggest improvements to test capabilities
• Take part in peer reviews of test products (quality assurance) and technical management and integration tasks
• Work in a dynamic team and travel 1-2 times per year

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree and 2-5 years of general experience, or a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace/Astronautics, Physics or Math with 0-2 years of orbital mechanics software testing experience
• Previous experience with scripting and/or automation, and with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including 8+ hour test events and occasional night and weekend shifts
• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge

Required skills

• Good understanding of Linux, Java, C#, Windows and Windows applications
• Scripting and automation; desired: Git, Python, Office 365, Service Now, test documentation, requirements verification methodologies
• Strong coordination, communication and teamwork skills, with attention to detail and ability to work independently

What we offer

• Salary starting at $92k, depending on experience, education and certifications
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance