NASA Gateway Software Test Facility Integration Engineer

NASA Gateway Software Test Facility Integration Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: NACI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced software test facility Systems Integration and Test Engineer to provide integration and test support for the new Gateway Software Verification Laboratory (GSVL). This laboratory will provide integrated testing of flight software for the NASA Lunar Gateway (LGW) program.

The Lunar Gateway, a vital component of NASA’s Artemis Program, will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon that provides essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface and as a staging point for deep space exploration. 

This position requires a self-motivated, capable integration engineer with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise, and be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner. The individual must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program and share in the excitement of developing the next human-rated space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Perform software integration, test, and verification. Integrate and test software/hardware in avionics test bed and flight certification environments. Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects. Ensure adherence to JSC standard software process practices.

Qualifications:

Required: 

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required. At least three years of experience in software and hardware integration for safety-critical software. Experience can be for aerospace vehicles or in other industries, e.g., oil and gas. More experience is highly valued. Must have experience in the entire software life cycle. Experience with software unit testing. Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision. Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.

Desired: 

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, Space Station, Orion, Commercial Crew, Gateway, and in specific vehicle software domains (e.g., C&T, C&DH, GN&C).
• C programming skills. Experience in NASA Core Flight Software (CFS).
• Experience developing and troubleshooting embedded software for Real-time Operating Systems, preferably VxWorks.
• Experience in Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE). Experience in other bus communication protocols (e.g., 1553, RS-422, RS-232, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience in software and systems integration.
• Experience in automated testing.
• Experience in verification testing.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless.