Flight Software Engineer at METECS Houston, TX

Metecs, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

METECS is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support NASA’s SR-1 Freedom vehicle at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The role covers the full software life cycle from design through testing, verification, validation, and certification. Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on development are essential.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in software engineering with C/C++ and Python, Linux development, and experience with embedded systems and RTOS. On-site presence at JSC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Good working knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
• Software development in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Support software development life cycle from design to testing and certification.
• Hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting for flight software.
• Collaborate across systems engineering for verification and validation.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

Embedded systems design

RTOS (VxWorks, Green Hills)

Job description

METECS is an engineering and applied technology company that provides high-fidelity simulation and software development for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. We are seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support NASA’s SR-1 Freedom vehicle. Your support of this effort will occur throughout the software development life cycle from software systems engineering, design and development through testing, verification and validation, and certification. An ideal candidate must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting. This position requires on-site presence at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Good working knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Software development in a Linux environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with testing and verification.
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553.
• Familiarity with simulations tools such as MATLAB, Simulink.
• NASA Core flight software (cFS) experience.
• Experience with design of embedded systems.
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, Green Hils, etc).
• Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS:

We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.

METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.