Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL (ADV000AK0)

CGI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL, contributing to NASA’s deep space exploration initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deliver systems, ensuring the success of Gateway modules. This role involves testing, documentation, and coordination with various groups, offering a chance to make a significant impact in space exploration.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Support for health and well-being

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related experience; certifications may be required.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Certifying avionics for all Gateway modules returning to the moon.
• Document test results and archive test procedures.
• Support integration testing for hardware verification and validation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Generation

Linux

Job description

Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL (ADV000AK0)

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Position Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse team to make a difference? If so, we need you! We seek your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people worldwide. Bring your creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us design, shape, and deliver systems enabling space exploration while benefiting Earth. We are excited about our work and need you on our team as we take on challenges for NASA’s deep space exploration initiatives. CGI is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, collaborating with NASA centers across the U.S.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL will:

• Be essential to the success of the Gateway Ready Avionics Integration Lab (GRAIL), certifying avionics for all Gateway modules returning to the moon.
• Support possibly rotating to support Second Shift Hours (3 pm-11 pm) during testing.
• Assist in designing new and existing avionics testing hardware.
• Coordinate with MCC Scheduling, GRAIL Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Safety, Quality, and Assurance (QA/QE), and other groups to plan and execute testing activities.
• Support Test Readiness Reviews (URR/TRR).
• Ensure QA/QE support is scheduled for testing.
• Perform pre-task briefs and execute GRAIL validation testing as Test Operations Engineer.
• Document test results and archive test procedures.
• Contribute to Post Test Reports (PTR).
• Develop top-level test procedures in DOORS Next Generation, transforming them into GRAIL test checkout procedures.
• Perform ground and flight operations testing for hardware, using end item documentation.
• Utilize Linux-based workstations and scripts for lab switch layouts.
• Support integration testing for hardware verification and validation.
• Understand and support project testing schedules, producing required documentation.
• Review and track engineering deliverables for project status reporting.
• Interpret CAD drawings and system configurations.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors for hardware specifications and delivery.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

This position is posted at multiple levels; candidates will be considered based on experience, requirements, and business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or IT from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of related experience; certifications may be required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, able to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and power systems.
• Knowledge of lab operations and documentation.
• Willingness to support Second Shift Hours (3 pm-11 pm) during testing.

Preferences

• Knowledge of avionics hardware and/or flight processes/paperwork.
• Experience with NASA avionics is a plus.

Additional Information

CGI promotes a culture of ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. We offer opportunities for growth, support for health and well-being, and the chance to shape your career within a global leader in IT and consulting services. We are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail], referencing the Position ID. We value military experience and provide resources for veterans and transitioning service members. Employment is contingent upon background checks and, where applicable, security clearances.