Principal Software Engineer

Company: Orbital Sciences Corporation Location: Dulles, VA 20166 Job Category: Engineering Reference Code: A08-346 Principal Software Engineer Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth! Responsible to lead and design test software to functionally verify and validate flight and non-flight components; work closely with Design Engineers during hardware and software debug ; experience in writing test software and test scripts, defining test parameters, interpreting test results, analyzing test trends and provides leadership in the area of testing. Works closely with Design Engineers to ensure the employed test philosophy and methodology will validate the CCA and Box under test which includes the generation of CCA and Box level acceptance test procedures (ATPs) at the functional, environmental and spacecraft levels.Knowledge or practical experience in several of the following areas: Strong programming skills using C/C++, LabWindow/CVI, and TestStand; knowledge of writing LabVIEW and Teradyne L321 test script a plus. Required Qualifications: BSEE or equivalent with 7-10+ years with demonstrated capability in the development of test equipment, test software and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP). Experience in the test and debug of spacecraft flight and non-flight hardware.