Instructional Designer I
USAA
Autonomous Control Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
CACI International Inc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $76,000 - $155,700 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and mature V&V objectives, test cases, and test procedures for distributed autonomous control system requirements.
- Configure software simulations to create Test Like You Fly (TLYF) scenarios and execute verification events.
- Use custom and commercial tools (DOORS, SharePoint, Confluence) to generate and maintain verification artifacts.
- Interface with NASA and spacecraft designer engineering teams.
- Interface with domestic and international Gateway partners.
- Coordinate with vendors and government teams performing lower-level verification for oversight and ability to leverage V&V activities for credit.
- Provide creative solutions for constrained schedules and resources in a fast-paced environment.
- This work takes place onsite at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to facilitate access to USG facilities.
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.
- Software systems engineering experience.
- Experience with V&V processes, including specification of verification criteria and development of manual and automated test cases.
- Evidence of success in highly collaborative projects/environments.
- Ability to succeed in fast-paced environments.
- Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Possess technical expertise combined with verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with some supervision.
- Must be a responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.
- Must have well developed coordination and organization skills.
- Desired: M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, Computer or Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Experience with data driven software systems.
- Experience with distributed complex systems.
- Experience with EITHER: Autonomous or remotely controlled systems (e.g., used in satellites, autonomous cars, or unmanned aerial vehicles), OR Avionics and flight software development for human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew Vehicles, or Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle.
- Experience with Agile software development environments and methodologies.
- Experience in the full life cycle of human-rated space vehicle flight projects. (e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew Vehicles, or Orion).
Benefits
- A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Your potential is limitless. So is ours. Learn more about CACI here.
- Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
V&V processestest case developmentsoftware systems engineeringdata driven software systemsdistributed complex systemsAgile software developmentmanual test casesautomated test casesverification criteriahuman-rated space vehicle flight projects
Soft skills
collaborationflexibilitycommunicationorganizationcoordinationproblem-solvingtime managementteam-orientedwork ethicadaptability
