ASRC Federal · 5 hours ago
ORION Flight Operations Test Engineer
Littleton, CO, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. The ORION Flight Operations Test Engineer will perform systems operations integration, evaluate software and hardware requirements, and support mission control operations among other responsibilities.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Systems Operations Integration on the Orion Contract
Perform Operations Engineering for flight operations documentation
Perform the Thermal Heater Control Subject Matter Expert duties
Evaluate software and hardware requirements and specifications
Develop console products and prelaunch/mission timelines for use in testing and operations
Support Mission Control Center (MCC) as a Console Operator monitoring and analyzing data in the electrical power control & distribution, mechanical systems, thermal control system, and the pyrotechnic control system
Develop test procedures, displays and scripts for spacecraft testing in various systems
Perform test verification in the Integration Test Laboratory and testing on the Orion flight vehicle in the Operations & Checkout building at KSC and Thermal/Vacuum testing at NASA Plum Brook Station
Provide post testing reports and analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 5-7 years of related experience
Must be a U.S. citizen
Experience with assembly, integration, and test of ground support equipment and/or flight hardware subsystems onto a Flight Spacecraft
Knowledge/experience with electronic circuits, automated test software, manufacturing processes, and the manufacturing test environment
Fundamental knowledge of spacecraft/aerospace test operations
Experience with COTS equipment and system integration, electrical/electronic troubleshooting and design including RF and telemetry systems
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships and an ability to work and lead in a team environment
Solid engineering skills/foundation including problem/anomaly identification, analysis, resolution and closure in support of testing
Experience generating test plans and test procedures for EGSE and/or spacecraft HW
Willing to support extended work hours when required
Preferred
Data Analysis skills. Ability to troubleshoot complex Avionics. Test software and script development experience
UNIX/LINUX Experience
Experience with scripting languages (Shell/Bash, Python, Perl)
Experience developing EGSE requirements and performing EGSE functional testing
Experience developing and executing procedures in Automation Framework
Experience with spacecraft commanding and telemetry monitoring software
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Education assistance
Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law
Company
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Felix
President & Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Winthrop
Chief Financial Officer
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