Orion Flight Software Unit Test Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Orion Flight Software Unit Test Engineer to join our team with the Engineering division.

If selected, you will:

Collaborate with the software development team

Focus on taking a formal Unit Test Plan for the Orion Flight Software and creating a Google Test implementation

Determine if issues are related to GoogleTest Framework or flight code

Run GoogleTest suite after writing the tests and debug issues until the code runs properly successfully completes

Responsible for doing code reviews of C/C code to spot errors in the logic of the code

Work in an Agile, fast-paced environment

Remote work location available, however, quarterly travel to Houston and/or Denver for a week may be required

Perform other duties as requested or required by management

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering with experience in the field or in a related area

Experience writing and executing Unit Tests on the Google TestFramework or similar framework

Familiarity with GMock to perform tasks as a method of isolating the unit under test (UUT)

Creativity is required as the code is sometimes written in such a way as to make Unit Testing difficult

Proficiency with C/C coding and experience testing C/C classes and their associated methods

Experience with agile software development and tools including Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, git, slack, SharePoint

Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude

Self-starter and able to take initiative and work with little direction

Can understand and absorb new concepts quickly

Requisition Preferences:

Prior background in space or aerospace software is a plus

Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team to develop and test safety-critical software

Experience with highly autonomous systems

Experience developing software across the full development life cycle

Knowledge of the NASA Gateway Spacecraft systems and software

Experience with NPR 7150.2 and other NASA software and systems development standards

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.