Test Information Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates seeks a Test Engineer (junior to senior) to support the AFRC mission operations at Edwards AFB, CA. You will help develop, test, analyze, and support data-quality engineering, with responsibilities spanning MCC displays, data processing, and post‑flight data review.

The role requires coordinating pre‑mission checks, real‑time support in the control room, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science required for junior level.
• Advanced degrees or experience preferred for higher levels.
• Strong programming and systems engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Gather project requirements for real‑time displays, software, data processing, and archival.
• Generate and update IADS configuration files.
• Integrate updates into MCC control room builds and perform V&V.
• Conduct pre‑mission checks and staff MCC during missions.
• Produce TIE mission notes for further investigation.
• Collect and archive IADS log and archive files.

Skills

Mission Control System (MCS)

Interactive Analysis and DisplaySystem

Flight Data Archive (FDA)

ARMD Test Data Portal (ATDP)

FLIDAS

Telemetry standards (IRIG 106)

software development lifecycle

Python

Matlab

C++

Linux

Aircraft buses/instrumentation

Git

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Tools

FLIDAS

Job description

Job Description

AMA is currently seeking to hire one Test Engineer (Junior, Intermediate or Senior-Level candidates will be considered) for the development, testing, analysis, and support of test engineering and data quality engineering. This position supports the Mission Operations Directorate (Code 600), which provides critical engineering and technical services to AFRC. This role will specifically support 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.

This is a full‑time, onsite position at NASA Armstrong located on Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

The salary range is $76K to $118K based on skill level and experience.

Primary purpose is to provide pre‑mission, mission, and post mission support at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), which will include the following:

Expected Duties

• Gather project requirements for:
  • Real‑time displays
  • Software
  • Data Processing
  • Data archival
• Generate work orders to develop and update the Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS) configuration files.
• Integrate updates int a Mission Control Center (MCC) control room build.
• Conduct verification and validation (V&V) for all changes.
• Perform pre‑mission checks prior to real‑time operations.
• Staff the MCC during mission execution to provide support for displays, software, and data processing issues.
• Generate TIE mission notes, highlighting items requiring additional investigation.

• Collect discipline engineer screen captures from display stations.
• Collect and archive IADS log files and IADS archive files.

Desired Systems Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of:
  • Mission Control System (MCS)
  • Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS)
  • Flight Data Archive (FDA)
  • ARMD Test Data Portal (ATDP)
• Familiar with using Flight Data Studio (FLIDAS) to troubleshoot data anomalies.
• Understanding of telemetry standards (IRIG 106 Chapter 7 & 10) and high‑resolution time synchronization.
• Familiar with systems engineering and software development lifecycles.
• Proficiency in programming logic, with practical knowledge of tools such as (Python, Matlab,C++)
• Linux Systems Experience
• Understanding of Aircraft buses/instrumentation
• Version Control/Configuration Management (Git, Azure, etc)

Education and Experience Requirements For

Junior Engineers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Intermediate Engineers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 3 years of experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise.
• Or, a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science with at least 1 year of experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise.

Senior Engineers

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in specialty field with 7 total years general professional experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise.
• Or, Bachelor’s Degree or higher in specialty field with at least 4 years Lead Analyst experience in the Telemetry and Data Collection field of expertise

Additional Requirements

• Communicate professionally (verbally and in writing) with multiple disciplinary teams and external organizations.
• Maintain detailed daily task status.
• Function as a higher‑level role with the ability to guide less experienced personnel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Candidates must be US citizens or Permanent Residents

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 an 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.