Lead Spaceflight Simulation Software Engineer

CACI International Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial planning

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a NASA Software Project Lead Engineer to drive space vehicle simulation, math-model development, and software integration at NASA JSC in Houston. You will lead a team, prototype features, define requirements, and oversee design, development, testing, and verification of mission-critical simulations.

The role requires strong C++ and Linux experience, plus Python coding and systems engineering expertise, with up to 10% travel across the continental US. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Design and develop spacecraft simulations and math models for engineering and training simulations.
• Perform systems engineering in support of simulation requirements, interfaces, design, and performance.
• Perform engineering analysis using simulation.
• Perform simulation and math model integration, test, and verification.
• Integrate and test simulation software/hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and contractors across multiple NASA programs and projects.
• Willingness to take on a future technical leadership role including leading a software development team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop spacecraft simulations and math models for engineering and training simulations.
• Perform systems engineering in support of simulation requirements, interfaces, design, and performance.
• Lead simulation integration, testing, and verification across NASA programs.
• Collaborate with NASA teams and contractors to ensure mission-critical simulations meet requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, prioritize features, and communicate with customers and users.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux development

Python programming

Simulation development

Software leadership

Systems engineering

NASA/JSC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer Science, or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Trick Simulation Environment

Git

Job description

CACI International Inc. seeks a NASA Software Project Lead Engineer to drive space vehicle simulation, math-model development, and software integration at NASA JSC in Houston. You will lead a team, prototype features, define requirements, and oversee design, development, testing, and verification of mission-critical simulations.

The role requires strong C++ and Linux experience, plus Python coding and systems engineering expertise, with up to 10% travel across the continental US. A U.S.