Junior Software Engineer

METECS; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Equal Opportunity Employer

NASA collaboration

Job summary

METECS is seeking a software engineer to work with NASA customers on human spaceflight programs such as Gateway, Orion, and the ISS. You will contribute to spacecraft simulations, interfaces, data exchange, and environment simulations, with a hands-on problem solving mindset.

The role emphasizes C, C++, and Python development, Linux environments, embedded systems experience, and collaboration with engineers across mission-critical software domains. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in CS or Software Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for spacecraft simulations, interfaces, data interfaces, and environment simulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and NASA customers on mission-critical software projects.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve hands-on in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Eng

Tools

Linux environment

Source control

Unit testing

CI tools

Embedded systems

Job description

In this position you will work with our team of engineers and our NASA customers to support human spaceflight programs such as Gateway (extending human exploration into deep space and new destinations), the Orion crew vehicle, and the International Space Station. This includes development of software for spacecraft simulations, integration with human/computer interfaces, flight computer data interfaces, custom development and integration tools, and environment simulations. Must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands‑on problem solving and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Software development in a Linux environment, including networking and shell scripting.
• Avionics integration or environment simulation development.
• Experience using infrastructure tools for source control, unit testing, issue tracking, and continuous integration.
• Hands‑on experience in embedded systems development, including firmware design, microcontroller programming, and real‑time operating systems (RTOS).

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.

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