Orion Flight Software Unit Test Engineer - Military Veterans
at Amentum
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.
The Orion Flight Software Unit Test Engineer will:
- Collaborate with the software development team
- Creating a Google Test implementation from the Orion Flight Software formal Unit Test Plan
- Determine if unit test issues are related to GoogleTest Framework or flight code
- Run GoogleTest suite 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
- Perform other duties as requested or required by management
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
- Experience with Software Engineering principles and methodologies
- Software Testing and Verification (including Independent V&V)
- 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
- Ability to understand and absorb new concepts quickly
Requisition Preferences:
- Experience writing and executing Unit Tests on the GoogleTest Framework or similar framework
- Familiarity with GMock to perform tasks as a method of isolating the unit under test (UUT) or similar method
- Creativity and troubleshooting skills are required for difficult Unit Testing
- 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
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.
Houston, TX
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.