Software Functional Manager - Software Unit Test Engineer (BT-24185) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Software Functional Manager - Software Unit Test Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a Software Functional Manager (SFM) by interfacing with, collaborating with, and monitoring the Prime Contractor and collaborating with NASA Civil Servants to perform the following activities:
  • Provide technical feedback on spacecraft products developed by the software contractor.
  • Monitor the contractor work being done during the preparation for launch.
  • Review code for errors to ensure proper adherence to code development process.
  • Review code design documentation to ensure clear and correct design as per requirements.
  • Review software Unit Tests to ensure processes were followed and Unit Tests fully test the functionality.
  • Review Integration testing to ensure integration tests fully exercise the interfaces between domain code and code from other domains.
  • Follow the software Verification campaign to ensure that the Verification tests pass and that they are sufficient to prove the functionality required of the target software.
  • Follow and participate in the Validation campaign to prove that the data provided to the software produces the desired operation of that software.
  • Advise and appraise through code reviews, requirement reviews, and any other relevant reviews.
  • Negotiate and collaborate across multiple interdisciplinary teams.
  • Provide status report to senior management as requested.
• Serve as a Software Unit Test Engineer.
  • Collaborate with the software development team.
  • Focus on taking a formal Unit Test Plan for the Orion Flight Software and creating a GoogleTest implementation.
  • Determine if issues are related to GoogleTest Framework or flight code.
  • Run GoogleTest 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 in a related field.
• Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Technical (General)
  • Experience with the development of space systems requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria.
  • Proficiency with C/C++ coding and experience testing C/C++ classes and their associated methods.
  • Experience leading a software development project across the full development life cycle.
  • Experience with agile software development and tools including Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, git, slack, SharePoint.
  • Experience with GitLab version control, configuration management, and issue tracking.
  • Experience in risk assessment and implementation of risk reducing measures.
• Professional
  • Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
  • Can understand and absorb new concepts quickly.
  • Self-starter and able to take initiative and work with little direction.

DESIRED:

• Experience writing and executing Unit Tests on the GoogleTest 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.
• Prior background in space or aerospace software is a plus.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation.
• Knowledge of commonly used NASA concepts, practices, processes and procedures relating to mechanical, and 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.
• Experience with NPR 7150.2 or DO178 and other NASA or Commercial Airline software and systems engineering standards.
• Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
• Software project management experience.
• Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development Processes.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is a remote position, but some travel may be required.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.

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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