Test Analyst (supporting NASA)

ASRC Federal Holding Company LLC

Edwards Air Force Base, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Air Force, Analysis Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Develop Test Tools, DoD Secret Clearance, Engineering Management, Federal Government, Forklift, Government Contracts, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Microsoft Word, Network Debugging, Operational Support, Physical Demands, Project Planning, Public Health, Requirements Validation/Verification, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Software Testing, Software Validation, Spreadsheets, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Test, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Telemetry, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Suite, Testing, United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work


ASRC Federal System Solutions, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Test Analyst to join our NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center team. With guidance from the Systems Engineering Manager, this position will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop plans, designs, procedures, and scripts to verify and validate software requirements for systems used for flight research efforts.

This role is located at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base, near Palmdale/Lancaster, CA. As a part of this team, you will be required to work a 9/80 schedule with typical hours of 6:30am-4:00pm with occasional overtime (weekdays or weekends) to support mission flight operations.

Responsibilities:
• Test software programs to ensure they meet the NASA customer's requirements and ensure their successful integration into larger systems used across the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR).
• Communicate the findings of the test results to the development team, customer representative and engineering management.
• Assist hardware, systems engineers, and technicians in troubleshooting any anomalies; This may entail creating custom test tools aid personnel with their troubleshooting efforts.
• Write documentation in support of test development including, but not limited to: test plans, test procedures, descriptions and results.
• Document results of testing, while logging all defects identified in the approved test planning system.
• Provide technical guidance to users.

Requirements:
• High school diploma and 6 years of validation and verification experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of software development processes and systems integration
• and Windows operating system administration and telemetry concepts.
• Must be U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of test development, Azure DevOps Test Plans Suite
• Apply the principles and techniques of software and system test development to specific projects.
• Write and prepare a variety of technical and user-oriented reports, manuals, and other types of written communications.
• Effectively use project planning, writing and spreadsheet software programs such as Microsoft Project, WORD and Excel.
• Familiarity with working in an ISO compliant/certified environment.
Physical Requirements:

Range environment with work at remote locations, prolonged sitting while using the computer and the telephone, constant use of sight abilities, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Ability to work extended and flexible hours including some nights and weekends. Ability to pass a heavy equipment physical exam required to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, bucket lifts and platform personnel lifts. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Work location is in a desert environment, and employees are in contact with various desert wildlife. Occasional travel is required.


We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

About the Company

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ASRC Federal Holding Company LLC

ASRC Federal comprises a family of companies that provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support. Our customer-focused service delivery model and emphasis on operational excellence are foundational elements infused in all our companies. The reliability and quality of day-in, day-out service delivery from our family of companies ensure our customers that we keep our sights on their mission-critical priorities.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
2003
WEBSITE
http://www.asrcfederal.com