Space Mission Design Tools Engineer

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

Job summary

Oceaneering in Houston is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to support NASA’s JETS II program. You will contribute to on-orbit GN&C and flight mechanics tools, develop simulations, and help bring software to Class C per NPR 7150.2. International travel and a 9/80 schedule may apply.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required; the role supports multiple NASA programs and offers growth in a dynamic, safety-critical environment with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, Python.
• Experience with Git/GitLab and CI/CD.
• Experience across full software lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Ability to work in NASA/civil environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on NASA's Mission Design Software Development Team.
• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related 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 software 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, following established procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

C++

Fortran

Python

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Windows

MacOS

Linux

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Software testing

Documentation tools

Job description

Oceaneering in Houston is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to support NASA’s JETS II program. You will contribute to on-orbit GN&C and flight mechanics tools, develop simulations, and help bring software to Class C per NPR 7150.2. International travel and a 9/80 schedule may apply.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required; the role supports multiple NASA programs and offers growth in a dynamic, safety-critical environment with diverse teams.