Sr Adv Systems Eng 3

Planning & Scheduling Test Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Pay Estimated: $92.64-$97.64/Hour

As a Planning & Scheduling (P&S) Test Engineer, you will support our nation’s missile defense initiatives by leading the system-level integration, verification, and validation of mission planning and scheduling capabilities, including advanced automation for large-scale satellite constellations, within a COTS-based Common Ground Enterprise (CGE).

Responsibilities:

• Support CGE integration of GDMS Mission-Unique Software for Mission Planning and Scheduling (P&S)
• Design, integrate, and validate automated scheduling algorithms, including support for large-scale constellations (up to 3,000 satellites)
• Integrate and test COTS spacecraft and ground P&S software products
• Perform system-level integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) across:
  • Planning & Scheduling (P&S)
  • Mission Planning (MP)
  • Command & Control (C2)
  • Flight Dynamics (FD)
  • Ground Resource Management (GRM)
  • Network Management (NM)
  • Fire Control Element (FCE)
• Integrate and validate P&S and MP algorithms, including:
  • Communication schedule optimization
  • Orbital maneuver planning automation
  • Software rollout planning and execution automation
• Work with CCSDS orbital message standards, including:
  • Orbit Parameter Message (OPM)
  • Orbit Ephemeris Message (OEM)
  • Orbit Mean-Elements Message (OMM)
• Evaluate P&S product trade spaces, including scheduling algorithms and open-source solutions used to automate manual planning tasks
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to integration and test (I&T)
• Develop and execute system test procedures, requirement verification, and system-level validation
• Develop and execute automated test scripts, including integration with Flight Dynamics (FD) capabilities
• Provide end-to-end (“cradle to grave”) ownership of test and system engineering activities on a fast-paced system design and integration program

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM) field OR Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience
  • 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 6+ years with a Master’s degree
• Core Technical Experience
  • System-level integration, verification, and validation (V&V) of complex space and ground systems
  • Mission Planning (MP) and Planning & Scheduling (P&S) system testing and integration
  • COTS-based P&S software integration
  • Scheduling algorithms and automation for mission operations
  • CCSDS orbital message standards (OPM, OEM, OMM)
  • MBSE-driven integration and test workflows
  • Automated test scripting, including FD interfaces
• Methodologies
  • Agile development and test environments
• Work Environment
  • On-site integration and test support as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Integration experience with Space-to-Ground and Ground-to-Antenna architectures for CGE COTS-based C2 systems
• Prior space command or operational experience
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Python
  • InfluxDB, Kafka, Redis
  • Kubernetes & microservice architectures
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Red Hat OpenStack Platform – RHOSP)
  • Security integration
  • a.i.Solutions FreeFlyer / Meridian (integration environments)
• Lab or operational COTS integration experience working closely with systems engineering teams
• Knowledge of antenna build-out, antenna operations, and antenna interfaces, including Ground Entry Point (GEP) as a Service

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

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