Software Load Integrator

Title: Software Load Integrator
Location: Johnson Space Center TX
Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Citizenship Requirement: US
Req #: 3819
Salary: $95K$110K

Summary:Craig Technologies has an opening for a Software Load Integrator position at Johnson Space Center TX.

Detailed Description:
Candidate will function as the Orion Portable Computing Device (PCD) Load Integrator within the CO24 Exploration Software for Crew Operations (ESCO) group on a fulltime basis. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating the baseline processes supporting configuration management system processes maintaining and updating lab equipment necessary for creating a load image for the Orion PCD testing that load image in a variety of circumstances and then providing support for the loading of that image onto customer devices including labs and training facilities and loading the forflight devices.
Candidate will also work directly with other software engineering teams to incorporate applications drivers and settings for correct use of their applications in a flight environment. Finally selectee will work with crewmembers to fine tune settings such as OS and incorporate required crew personal applications and data for their use on the Orion PCD and ensure their correct deployment for flight.
The ideal candidate must be passionate about the application of IT to spaceflight highly organized be a strong advocate for the crew user a constant proponent of configuration management / continuous improvement and adaptable.

Duties To Include:
Orion PCD Software Load Integration
o Creation coordination and documentation of processes for use in creating distributing and managing Orion PCD Software Load Images
o Coordinate confidential processes to receive crew personal content (eBooks music files etc. for use while on deep space missions
o Develop and implement a plan to procure required hardware and software necessary to accomplish the load image integration and configuration management
o Participate in the creation coordination documentation and of processes for use in the Configuration Management of the load contents
o Evaluate and assess all requests for application integration onto the crew device
PCD Software Load Testing
o Participate in creation of PCD Software Load Image Testing Plan Objectives
o Creation and management of PCD Software Load Testing Procedures and Scripts
o Capture and document testing results and report into proper reporting mechanisms
Lab Management
o Support in the setup and/or configuration of hardware/software required to simulate Orion PCD onboard network environment for testing purposes
o Support in the scheduling and coordination of lab for testing by users and/or set up systems to do so
Load Creation / Deployment
o Creation of actual software load images for PCD
o Perform loading of PCD Software Loads on devices for internal lab and flight and create procedures to do so
o Provide support to stakeholders during their deployment of the load in training facilities and create procedures to do so
o Implement specific PCD Windows management schemes including local client backup methods storage space controls patching and hot fixes
o Create efficient ways to perform PCD Software Load tasks remotely
Documentation
o Create and maintain documentation for PCD Software Loads including software manifests build records automated reports etc.
o Review and provide comments for documentation external to team associated to project
o Participate in the development/review of documents as necessary including Work Instructions (WIs) general team/internal documents procedures etc.
Training
o Must be willing and capable to train additional team members
o Will support training facilities
Testing
o Will support development and integration testing of Orion PCD Software Loads with Orion Utility Network Lab and Integrated Testing Labs in Denver Colorado as well as other testing facilities
Support
o Will work as part of Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) to support the resolution of PCD related technical problems possibly on nights and weekends during Orion missions to support astronauts and flight controllers
Other duties as deemed necessary by the CO24 Group Lead or Orion PCD Software Project Lead
Support the Orion PCD Software Project Lead in boards panels and presentations
Meeting support Participate in meetings as a representative of the ESCO Team

Required Experience / Skills:
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Operating System deployment practices such as Microsoft Deployment Tool
Knowledge of load image capture and deployment methods
Experience in implementing common network practices including DNS / DHCP
Experience in configuring and using load image configuration management systems
Experience creating process documentation
Experience creating custom deploy scripts/batch files
Strong background in load image or software testing
Experience implementing common client IT Security practices
Must be willing/able to teach/mentor interns or new hires as necessary
Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills
Must be able to coordinate with customers with a variety of backgrounds including SMEs astronauts management and developers
Must have demonstrated ability to generate valid requirements and Ops Concepts
Must possess strong organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment
Knowledge flexibility and creativity to create a Windows client solution in a nonstandard environment: no servers internet access AD or group policy
Education/Experience Required: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or other technically related area plus 510 years relevant experience

Desired Experience/Skills:
Knowledge of Virtual Machines
ISS or Orion program experience is desired
Experience with Agile Development desired

Travel:
Position involves occasional travel <10

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other nonjobrelated protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.