Satellite Simulator Test Conductor

1 month ago

Greenbelt, United States Qwaltec Full time
Description:

Qwaltec is seeking a Satellite Simulator Test Engineer in Greenbelt, MD to support new and existing NASA projects.

This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation's core services and systems. Qwaltec employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national missions.


Responsibilities:

In this position the candidate will provide ground system sustainment and operations support and perform the following duties:

  • Support of major pre-launch test events as part of ground and mission readiness teams
  • Day to day configuration of the simulation environment for requirements testing, operational procedure validation, and spacecraft training scenarios.
  • Write standard operation procedures and startup scripts to configure the simulator(s)
  • Capture differences between the simulator(s) and the actual hardware, which requires learning to a medium fidelity: the spacecraft subsystems, the mission ground system, and the mission payload(s). Communicate and notify ground and operation teams of the impact of these limitations.
  • Assist the Simulation Lead in developing spacecraft and payload anomaly scripts for contingency requirement testing, and operations training/rehearsal.
  • Learn NASA mission operations philosophy, simulator architecture, and training/rehearsal methods that can be applied to any mission.
  • Serve as either early or late point of contact providing on-site and telephone support Simulation Support
  • Submit weekly reports, including information on accomplishments, problems, risks and mitigation.
  • Plan and schedule use of the simulator(s) to meet mission testing and training events.
  • Perform maintenance activities on simulator(s) to ensure highest availability and functionality to users.
  • Perform system maintenance and software installations in a Windows/Linux environment.
  • Install and maintain monthly security patches as required.
  • Develop and maintain thorough documentation of installation configuration and troubleshooting procedures.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Space Systems) and or four (4) years or more experience; Masters and two (2) years or more experience, or appropriate combination of education and experience as determined by management.

Desired Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in full-cycle software development.
  • Proficiency in Dynamic/Object Orientated Programming Language(s)
  • Experience with git collaboration tools.
  • Experience with NASA mission life cycle and review cycle (design reviews, requirements reviews, integration reviews, trade studies, etc.).

Company Overview

Qwaltec is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in Space Systems Operations. We provide Mission Readiness, Technical Training and Systems Engineering expertise for space vehicle mission control rooms, ground systems and mission operations teams. Our vision is to make a difference on and off the planet by demonstrating that the mission, our customers, and our team members matter. We strive for excellence and accountability and to exceed expectations while acting with integrity and compassion. We believe it is important to invest in relationships and value openness, honesty and fairness. For more information visit

Qwaltec is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.



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