Job Description

Software Tester needed: Scottsdale, AZ.
We have an opening with a great client of ours and we are looking for an Advanced Test Engineer to work in Scottsdale, AZ. This is a 1 year contract position, and you must be a US Citizen to apply. Required: US Citizenship and Residency, W2 hourly Contract Only, No 1099, No third parties, no C2C. No exceptions (Sorry)
Pay: 60 to $68.25/hr. D.O.E. - Top Secret Clearance Preferred but not Required at Hire
SOFTWARE TESTER
As a Tracking Systems Engineer for the SDA GMI program, you will be a key member of a cross-functional team responsible for developing and deploying state-of-the-art ground operational systems. Your contributions will be vital to the success and innovation of the program.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Domain Knowledge:

• Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
• Tracking mission design knowledge
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to satellite communication knowledge

Technical Skills:

• Experience with system/software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

Systems Design and Integration:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with systems design, integration, and validation
• Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design

DevOps and Automation:

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Cloud and Infrastructure:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Security and Compliance:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

PREFERRED TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Systems Engineering:

• Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and design behavior
• Experience with ground pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads
• Experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysis
• Experience decomposing high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):

• Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw

Programming and Tools Skills:

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling

Cloud Computing:

• Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment

Simulation and Modeling:

• Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plus

DevOps and Automation:

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Security and Compliance:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

If you would like to interview for this position, please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.
Best Regards,
Matt Gephart
Sr. Recruiter
(703) 891-6129
mgephart@geologics.com
*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
Job Requirements

• Ground system design or scheduling knowledge
• Tracking mission design knowledge
• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to satellite communication knowledge

Technical Skills:

• Experience with system/software design for cloud-based microservice architecture
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

Systems Design and Integration:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with systems design, integration, and validation
• Proficiency in requirements analysis and system architecture design

DevOps and Automation:

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Cloud and Infrastructure:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Security and Compliance:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

PREFERRED TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Systems Engineering:

• Proficiency in systems engineering, decomposing requirements into architecture, internal and external interfaces, and design behavior
• Experience with ground pre-planned or ad-hoc scheduling and situational awareness of satellites and payloads
• Experience with tracking IR payload or ground mission data transport, handling, and analysis
• Experience decomposing high-level space-ground systems design into ground software/systems design

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):

• Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw

Programming and Tools Skills:

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, and MATLAB, including for software developer coordination, system analysis, prototype algorithm development, or modeling

Cloud Computing:

• Knowledge of cloud technologies and their application in system design and deployment

Simulation and Modeling:

• Background in simulation and modeling analysis with tools like STK, particularly in aerospace applications a plus

DevOps and Automation:

• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Security and Compliance:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in documenting system designs, configurations, and procedures

Skills Required