Test Information Engineer

Job Description:

AMA is currently seeking to hire a Test Information Engineer to support the Engineering and Technical Support (ETSS) Task Order 2, under the Mission Operations Directorate (Code 600), which provides critical engineering and technical services to AFRC. This role will specifically support the Range Engineering Branch (Code 610) and contribute to cross-functional data management projects. In this capacity, the position provides both system engineering and software engineering support to the Dryden Aeronautic Test Range (DATR), including gathering requirements for the Mission Control Center (MCC) real-time displays, performing derived parameter code calculations, processing, and reviewing post-flight data, and carrying out other mission-critical tasks. Additionally, the role involves supporting real-time control room operations, troubleshooting flight system anomalies, managing DATR configurations, and serving as project liaison for Range engineering. This is a full-time onsite position at NASA Armstrong located in Edwards, CA.

The salary range is $100K to $120K based on skill level and experience.

Primary purpose is to provide pre-mission, mission, and post mission support at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), which will include the following:

Pre-mission Responsibilities:

• Gather project requirements for:
  • Real-time displays
  • Software
  • Data Processing
  • Data archival
• Generate work orders.
• Update the Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS) configuration file.
• Port discipline engineer algorithms into real-time C (RTC) code for derived parameters.
• Integrate updates int a Mission Control Center (MCC) control room build.
• Support control room training sessions using the X-59 SIM.
• Coordinate with:
  • DATR OPS
  • DATR software developers
  • Air Force contractor JT4
• Perform control room build checkout at the Telemetry and Radar Acquisition Processing System (TRAPS) and MCC.
• Conduct verification and validation (V&V) for all changes.
• Review and collect IADS validation log files.
• Generate a TIE TRAPS checklist for future TIE TRAPS checks.
• Track "Required by Dates" to ensure support coverage is scheduled.

Mission Responsibilities:

• Perform a TIE TRAPS check prior to real-time operations.
• Staff the MCC during mission execution to provide support for displays, software, and data processing issues.
• Generate TIE mission notes, highlighting items requiring additional investigation.

Post-Mission Responsibilities:

• Collect mission deliverables and upload them to BOX for access by Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMCO).
• Collect discipline engineer screen captures from display stations.
• Collect and archive IADS log files and IADS archive files.

Systems Knowledge & Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of:
  • Mission Control System (MCS)
  • Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS)
  • Flight Data Archive (FDA)
  • ARMD Test Data Portal (ATDP)
• Capable of providing independent verification and validation (IV&V) in a lab environment.
• Familiar with using Flight Data Studio (FLIDAS) to troubleshoot data anomalies.
• Understanding of telemetry standards (IRIG 106) and high-resolution time synchronization.
• Familiar with systems engineering and software development lifecycles.
• Ability to troubleshoot flight support system issues and data anomalies.
• Support configuration management tasks.

Additional Requirements:

• Communicate professionally (verbally and in writing) with multiple disciplinary teams and external organizations.
• Maintain detailed daily task status.
• Function as a higher-level role with the ability to guide less experienced personnel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Requirements:

One of the following is required for this position:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in specialty field and 4+ years or more professional experience relevant to the specific WBS area.
• Or, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in specialty field and professional experience, with lead analyst responsibilities in the assigned task(s).

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.