FLIGHT SOFTWARE TEST LEAD/LAB MANAGER

Job Summary

The Test Lead / Lab Manager will support NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in the development, verification, and validation of Flight Software (FSW) for the DAVINCI Descent Sphere (DS). This role provides hands‑on technical leadership across test planning, procedure development, execution, and reporting to ensure mission readiness and compliance with NASA software engineering standards. In addition, the position serves as the Lead Lab Manager responsible for DS FSW lab equipment management, asset accountability, and calibration/certification tracking.

Location: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD (on‑site in the DS FSW Lab, Building 23)

Primary Duties

Flight Software Test Leadership

• Lead planning and execution of FSW verification activities supporting DS FSW development efforts.
• Coordinate unit, integration, and system level test activities to support incremental FSW builds.
• Ensure testing aligns with mission requirements, operational constraints, and NASA quality standards.

Test Procedure Development & Execution

• Develop detailed test procedures for DS FSW build verification and acceptance testing.
• Execute test procedures in the DS FSW lab environment and document objective evidence.
• Support anomaly resolution through defect reporting, reproduction, triage, and retest.

Requirements Traceability & Documentation

• Develop and maintain Requirements to Test Traceability Matrices (RTTM) to ensure full coverage.
• Produce test reports, test summaries, and supporting verification documentation.
• Support audits and lifecycle reviews through clear test evidence and compliance documentation.

Configuration, Process, and Quality Compliance

• Ensure test artifacts and workflows comply with project Configuration Management practices.
• Perform work in alignment with NPR 7150.2 and applicable GSFC procedural requirements.
• Track technical and schedule risks, recommend corrective actions, and support mitigation planning.

Lab Management (Lead Lab Manager Responsibilities)

• Maintain accurate records of all DS FSW ADP equipment purchased and utilized in the lab environment.
• Ensure lab equipment certifications and calibration stickers are current and properly documented.
• Coordinate lab readiness activities to support continuous integration, development, and test execution.
• Support lab organization, equipment accountability, and compliance with NASA facility expectations.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required

Reporting Requirements

• Provide weekly status updates summarizing accomplishments, milestones, risks, and customer coordination.
• Provide monthly performance reporting describing technical progress, schedule performance, and cost‑related reporting support.

Technical Skills

• Experience supporting flight software verification and validation activities for complex systems.
• Experience developing test procedures, executing tests, and producing test documentation.
• Familiarity with requirements‑based testing, traceability, and formal test reporting.
• Working knowledge of configuration management practices in a government or aerospace environment.
• Ability to support integration testing and coordinate test readiness within a lab environment.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to lead test execution activities and coordinate with NASA civil servants and contractors.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to track and communicate risks, schedule impacts, and corrective action recommendations.

Relevant Experience

• 12 years of relevant experience.

Education / Certification

• A bachelor's degree in software engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain National Agency Check Inquiry (NACI) personal background check.

About Us

At MCSG Technologies, we believe the path to success begins by empowering our employees to do what is best for our customers. This helps create value for our customers and business partners through efficiencies and cost‑effective relationships that are built on trust, while delivering on‑time and within budget. Our company ethos is simple: Empowered to serve our customers, our communities, our colleagues. Learn more at www.mcsgtech.com or find us on Glassdoor.

Benefits Offered

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more. Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.

Colorado's Equal Pay Act

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Non‑Discrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).