Space Mission Design Tools Engineer

bastiontechnologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastion in Houston seeks a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to develop simulations and tools for NASA and spaceflight programs. You will test and integrate enhancements, produce documentation, and help elevate software to Class C per NPR 7150.2.

Requirements include a engineering degree, 1+ year of related experience, and proficiency in C++, Fortran, and Python. Onsite role in Houston with potential travel.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required due to customer information sensitivity.
• Space industry or DoD experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience is required.
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python.
• Experience with source code management tools (Git/GitLab).
• Experience with software coding standards and full lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release).
• Proficient with CI/CD tools and collaboration tools.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Windows/Mac/Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs.
• Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools.
• Develop software documentation for software deliveries.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and development processes.
• Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C per NPR 7150.2.
• Maintain mission design software tools at Class C per established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C++

Fortran

Python

Git/GitLab

CI/CD tools

Windows/Mac/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Git/GitLab

CI/CD tools

Windows

macOS

Linux

Job description

Bastion in Houston seeks a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to develop simulations and tools for NASA and spaceflight programs. You will test and integrate enhancements, produce documentation, and help elevate software to Class C per NPR 7150.2.

Requirements include a engineering degree, 1+ year of related experience, and proficiency in C++, Fortran, and Python. Onsite role in Houston with potential travel.