Orion Flight Software Unit Test Engineer (BT-24184) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Orion Flight Software Unit Test Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the software development team.
• Focus on taking a formal Unit Test Plan for the Orion Flight Software and creating a Google Test implementation.
• Determine if issues are related to Google Test Framework or flight code.
• Run Google Test suite after writing the tests 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.
• Remote work location available, however, quarterly travel to Houston and/or Denver for a week may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area.
• Must have 1+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience writing and executing Unit Tests on the Google Test Framework or similar framework.
• Familiarity with GMock to perform tasks as a method of isolating the unit under test (UUT).
• Creativity is required as the code is sometimes written in such a way as to make Unit Testing difficult.
• 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.
• Can understand and absorb new concepts quickly.

DESIRED:

• 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.
• Knowledge of the NASA Gateway Spacecraft systems and software.
• Experience with NPR 7150.2 and other NASA software and systems development standards.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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