Integration Engineer

Metecs - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Integration Engineer at METECS will play a crucial role in integrating Flight Software (FSW) and avionics into automated testing rigs for NASA's Gateway Program. This multifaceted position requires a blend of skills in system administration, software engineering, test automation, and embedded systems, along with strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication. The role emphasizes teamwork and customer engagement, necessitating physical presence at the Johnson Space Center.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Avionics and Flight Software (FSW) into testing rig
• Manage Linux Servers, flight hardware, network equipment
• Automate preparation of avionics for test runs
• Integrate simulations, emulators and flight-like equipment into testing rig
• Collaborate with the test operations team and flight software teams to implement test automation
• Train test rig operators
• Provide feedback of operator and customer needs
• Develop and document test automation modules
• Ensure generated test data artifacts are collected and organized for post-analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's/master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, IT Management, Systems Engineering or related field
• Must be a team player with interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 3+ years of related experience (ex. IT System Administration, Linux/Unix Shell, networking, programming, embedded systems, flight software, avionics)
• Security minded and familiar with best practices in cyber security

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with common data exchange formats (ex. JSON, XML)
• Version control and software development tools (Git, GitLab, IDEs, debuggers)
• Programming languages: Shell scripting, Python, Go, vanilla JavaScript
• Experience with databases (ex. PostgreSQL)
• Experience with Embedded or Real-Time operating systems and concepts
• Understanding and experience with the full software development lifecycle and requirements development
• Knowledge of Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE)
• Familiarity with RESTful concepts and APIs
• Familiarity with microservice architecture and API development