Space Mission Design Tools Engineer (C++, Python)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer in Houston, Texas to support NASA and commercial spaceflight programs. The role focuses on developing simulations, integrating new tools, and maintaining Class C software per NPR 7150.2.

It requires space industry experience, a Bachelor's in engineering, and proficiency in C++, Fortran, and Python across Windows, Mac, and Linux. The position is onsite in Houston with a 9/80 schedule and potential travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
• Experience in space industry or DoD is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience.
• Proficiency in C++, Fortran, and Python.
• Experience with Git/GitLab for source control.
• Experience implementing and enforcing coding standards.
• Experience across full software lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with software task management/collaboration tools.
• Experience with Agile frameworks and cross-environment development (Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Ability to work in a NASA/DoD project team.

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 following established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

C++

Fortran

Python

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Git/GitLab

CI/CD tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer in Houston, Texas to support NASA and commercial spaceflight programs. The role focuses on developing simulations, integrating new tools, and maintaining Class C software per NPR 7150.2.

It requires space industry experience, a Bachelor's in engineering, and proficiency in C++, Fortran, and Python across Windows, Mac, and Linux. The position is onsite in Houston with a 9/80 schedule and potential travel.