NASA Orion Spacecraft Unit Test Software Engineer

$62,800 - $128,600/Yr

CACI International - Remote, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Unit Test Software Engineer position at CACI involves working on NASA's Orion spacecraft Flight Software (FSW) systems engineering and integration group. The role focuses on implementing, executing, and evaluating unit test cases for the spacecraft's software across various domains. The engineer will collaborate with NASA and prime contractor Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure the reliability and functionality of the software, contributing to the development of next-generation crewed spacecraft for lunar and Mars missions.

Responsibilities

• Review test plans with NASA and prime contractor FSW Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Create thorough unit tests from test plans using Google Test, Gcov, and gMock that test C/C++ classes both structurally and functionally.
• Evaluate unit test case results including pass/fail results with path coverage, loop boundary limits, and Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC).
• Troubleshoot issues with failed test cases.
• Perform C/C++ code reviews to spot errors in the code logic.
• Collaborate with NASA and prime contractor SMEs for resolving unit test case issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
• 1-2 Years' Minimum experience programming in C++.
• Strong experience performing unit testing using Google Test and gMock (expert level is highly valued).
• Experience with C++ software unit testing in Aerospace or other industries, e.g., commercial software, oil and gas, petrochemical, etc.
• Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.
• Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
• Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
• Experience debugging unit test issues including determining the difference between test framework problems created by the tester and problems with the flight code.
• Experience with Gcov.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience with Agile software development methodology.
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and Subversion.
• Experience in avionics and flight software development and/or testing for human-rated space vehicle or satellites.
• Familiarity with NASA's Orion spacecraft.
• Experience or knowledge of space vehicle systems, e.g., avionics, command and telemetry, command and control, timeline/vehicle management, service module control, systems management, crew life support, displays, power, propulsion, thermal, guidance, navigation and control, communications and tracking, NASA Docking System, etc.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support
• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible time off benefits