Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking an experienced Software Developer to work onsite at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA. AFRC, renowned for Chuck Yeager’s historic sound barrier-breaking flight in the Bell X-1, continues to lead in aviation innovation, including the development of the X-59 aircraft. The cutting-edge work aims to reduce sonic booms, paving the way for commercial supersonic flight overpopulated areas.

The successful candidate will join our onsite team and provide support to the AFRC’s Flight Research and Test Safety Branch in support of NASA’s Airworthiness and Safety Review Process. This position provides SQA and associated hazard analysis support to various flight projects. This position supports 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.

Salary for this position $86,000 to $134,000 commensurate with education, skills and experience. Significant training will be invested in the successful candidate to include NASA SQA standards, policies, and practices. Growth potential exists based on the individual’s performance and impact to AFRC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

MCS provides telemetry processing for the 412th Range Squadron and AFRC, utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and a software-centric approach to replace hardware decom systems. The telemetry decommutation software plays a critical role in supporting the X-59 Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD) project.

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Applicants must be a US citizen or Permanent US Resident.

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. .

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.