Orion Software Load Integrator

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!  We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.  We have an exciting opportunity for an Orion Software Load Integrator to join the team.

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

The Orion Software Load Integrator will function as the Orion Portable Computing Device (PCD) Load Integrator, within the CO24 Exploration Software for Crew Operations (ESCO) group, on a full-time basis. They 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 for-flight devices. 
The Orion Software Integrator 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, they will work with crew members to fine tune settings, such as Operating System (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
  • Creation, coordination, and documentation of processes for use in creating, distributing, and managing Orion PCD Software Load Images
  • Coordinate confidential processes to receive crew personal content (eBooks, music files, etc.) for use while on deep space missions
  • Develop and implement a plan to procure required hardware and software necessary to accomplish the load image integration and configuration management
  • Participate in the creation, coordination, documentation, and execution of processes for use in the Configuration Management of the load contents
  • Evaluate and assess all requests for application integration onto the crew device
• PCD Software Load Testing
  • Participate in creation of PCD Software Load Image Testing Plan Objectives
  • Creation and management of PCD Software Load Testing Procedures and Scripts
  • Capture and document testing results and report into proper reporting mechanisms
• Lab Management 
  • Support in the setup and/or configuration of hardware/software required to simulate Orion PCD onboard network environment for testing purposes
  • Support in the scheduling and coordination of lab for testing by users and/or set up systems to do so
• Load Creation / Deployment
  • Creation of actual software load images for PCD
  • Perform loading of PCD Software Loads on devices for internal lab and flight and create procedures to do so
  • Provide support to stakeholders during their deployment of the load in training facilities and create procedures to do so
  • Implement specific PCD Windows management schemes, including local client backup methods, storage space controls, patching and hot fixes
  • Create efficient ways to perform PCD Software Load tasks remotely
• Documentation
  • Create and maintain documentation for PCD Software Loads including software manifests, build records, automated reports, etc.
  • Review and provide comments for documentation external to team associated to project
  • Participate in the development/review of documents as necessary, including Work Instructions (WIs), general team/internal documents, procedures, etc.
• Training
  • Must be willing and capable to train additional team members
  • Will support training facilities
• Testing
  • 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
  • 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
• This position will require 10% travel

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information Systems or other technically related area, plus 3-5 years relevant experience

OR

• Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information Systems or other technically related area, plus 5 to 10 years relevant experience

OR

• Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Information Systems or other technically related area, plus 10+ years relevant experience
• 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 non-standard environment: no servers, internet access, AD, or group policy

Preferences:

• Knowledge of Virtual Machines
• ISS or Orion program experience
• Experience with Agile Development 

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.