Performance Software Test Engineer

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

The Launch Control Systems team is responsible for designing, building, and testing the software, hardware and networking systems that are used to launch the next generation rocket for NASA. As part of the Launch Control System Test team, you will be responsible for design, development, and performance of system level testing.

Comprehension of the system architecture will be key to the design and performance of system level test events. The Performance Software Test Engineer will be responsible for creating and performing test campaigns for newly created software. The successful candidate will have the technical background to be able to learn and apply knowledge in system level acceptance testing on a large scale, multi-platform architecture.

Responsibilities

You must be a quick learner, able to work both independently and in groups, a self-starter, and highly motivated. You will be joining a strong team with a history of superior performance in a challenging and rewarding endeavor.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

     Support Verification of the Launch Control Subsystem (LCS) System Software while working directly with multiple groups that provide support to the System Test team.

       Support Verification testing by creating new test and performance monitoring capabilities to system level requirements.

      Support the Test Engineering group for the LCS as a team environment, interfacing to multiple test groups associated with the Space Launch System (SLS) Firing Room.

      Participate in training independently or in a team environment, to gain an understanding of LCS and the System Threads the candidate is responsible for.

     Participate in various Design Panels, technical assessments, and System Use Case Analysis Tasks to understand how new capabilities will impact the various CSCIs and system design, along with dependencies from other software as it relates to these new capabilities.

       Perform other duties within Test Engineering department to include group discussions and process improvements.

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:

     Child Development Center

     Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks

     Credit Union

     Fitness Center

     Barbershop

     NASA Exchanges

Flexible Schedule and Telework

At Jacobs, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, Jacobs offers partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department's demands and needs.

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a related field with at least four (4) years of IT experience or at least six (6) years of IT experience in a field of specialization.

This position is 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.

Job Requirements

     Experience in understanding software development process to include requirements, code implementation and testing is a plus.

     Able to work with various software tools that maintain requirements, test procedures, software/hardware issues and workflow.

     Requires the ability to interpret written information and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

     Experience in the Linux Operating System.

     Experience with Microsoft Office products (MS Office Word, Power Point, Excel).

     Experience in performance monitoring at the system or developer level is preferred.

     2 years in large-scale systems is preferred.

     Bash scripting experience is a plus.

     If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

     Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.

 Physical Requirements

     Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.

     Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.

     Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

     Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

     Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

     Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.

     Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.

     Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, is required to access various locations on the facility.

     Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.

     All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

     Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.

     Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

     Full-time work hours.

     Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.

     Must be dependable and punctual.

     Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

     Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.

     Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

     Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

     Must comply with all "drug free workplace" requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

     Government security clearance may be required in the future.

     Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.