Space Mission Design Tools Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid health, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

401k

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join our NASA Johnson Space Center team in Houston, TX. You will develop, test, and maintain advanced mission design tools and simulations used in spaceflight programs.

The ideal candidate brings strong C++, Fortran, and Python skills, experience with Git/GitLab, and a track record of delivering software across full lifecycle in a collaborative, multi-environment setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related area or experience in the field.
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python.
• Experience with source code management tools such as Git/GitLab.
• Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards.
• Experience across the full software lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release).
• Proficient in CI/CD tools and techniques.
• Experience in Agile frameworks and multiple environments (Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs.
• Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements within mission design tools.
• Produce software documentation for deliveries.
• Recommend improvements in software design and development processes.
• Support activities to achieve Class C per NPR 7150.2 and maintain Class C status.

Skills

C++

Fortran

Python

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git/GitLab

CI/CD tools

Cross-platform (Windows/Mac/Linux)

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join our NASA Johnson Space Center team in Houston, TX. You will develop, test, and maintain advanced mission design tools and simulations used in spaceflight programs.

The ideal candidate brings strong C++, Fortran, and Python skills, experience with Git/GitLab, and a track record of delivering software across full lifecycle in a collaborative, multi-environment setting.