Ground Integration Engineer (GIE) - Software

Job Description

Job Description

This position is for a Software Ground Integration Engineer (GIE) with the KLXS III contract Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) group supporting NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program at Kennedy Space Center supporting the Artemis mission to send astronauts back to the moon. This work involves software technical integration efforts across the EGS, Orion and Space Launch System (SLS) elements, as well as various engineering disciplines throughout the product life cycle. As a Software GIE, responsible for Program Requirement technical content and allocations to subsystems and their integration and management, including requirement verbiage and closure. Ensure parent / child requirements have accurate traceability and sufficient decomposition. Work with Ground and Flight Application Software (GFAS) subsystems to ensure they are aware of requirements changes that may affect their designs. Evaluate and assess technical issues regarding ground systems and determine proper resolutions, either through trade studies or assessments. This may include reviewing and reporting technical data and products developed by other contractors and Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage and lead the requirement development and change process for the Ground and Flight Application Software Teams (GFAST). Perform requirements development / integration / traceability / closure.
• Assess how Change Requests (CRs) affect assigned GFAST requirements, cost, and schedule. Recommend the approval / disapproval of CRs to Program Technical Management.
• Support project and subsystem System Acceptance Reviews (SAR) and Design Certification Reviews (DCR) to collect and assess design compliance data for Program level requirements closure evidence.
• Develop and manage verification and validation (V&V) objectives for Program and Element level requirements through completion of V&V. Provide systems engineering and integration support to Ground and Flight Software (GFAS) testing during processing operations as well as launch countdown support from the Firing Room Integration Console.
• Evaluate and assess technical issues regarding ground systems. Determine proper resolutions, either through trade studies or assessments.
• Provide alternatives for resolving these issues to Contract Management, Technical Management, and NASA Program Management.
• Responsible for defining and maintaining document development and reviews.

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ARES Benefits :

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).