Title:
System Test Engineer (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)
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The Mission Systems Operation Contract (MSOC) has an excellent opportunity for a System Test Engineer to join the team of testers responsible for testing the baseline software releases used in NASA Johnson Space Center’s Mission Control Center (MCC) or Mission Training Center (MTC). The applicant will work in a dynamic team environment and will be responsible for working with the NASA customer, users, software engineers, and commercial and international partners to capture and understand system requirements, operations concepts, and develop test plans and procedures for execution.Responsibilities May Include:• Decomposing system architecture requirements and developing test procedures to verify thoserequirements, as well as plan test objectives for test runs• Develop test plans to support detailed test procedures• Execute test procedures, and documenting actual test results against expected results• Perform cost, risk, supportability analyses for MCC or MTC systems• Perform systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies,requirements allocation and interface definition• Technical management and integration tasks• Opportunity to perform maintenance and recommend enhancements to existing test procedures• Develop new automated and manual test plans• Making improvements and suggestions to advance overall system test capabilities• Participate in peer reviews of test products to ensure quality results (Quality assurance)Qualifications:EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Math or related area plus 5 years of related experience.Required Skills:• Strong coordination and communication skills, both oral and written• Capability to support schedules and meet deadlines• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual contributor• Excellent interpersonal skills• Strong initiative, teamwork and problem-solving skills• Ability to plan, maintain schedules, and push to meet deadlines• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and professionally represent the program• Highly motivated individual willing to learn and apply new concepts, tools, and software• Good problem solving and analytical skills; detail-orientedDesired Skills:• Previous experience with automation, Linux, Git, and Python• Familiarity with scripting languages and tools• Operational experience with software testing• Familiarity with Requirements test and verification methodologies• Familiarity with Service Now• Familiarity with Orion simulation software• Leadership skillsSuccessful candidates must be able to apply for and successfully receive and maintain security clearance per eligibility requirements.
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