Space Operations Software Engineer II – Platform & Automation

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Space Operations Computing - Software Engineer (Level II) to join the LEO Avionics and Software Computer Resources team, supporting the International Space Station. The role includes software design, implementation, testing, user support, and maintenance under the IMOC contract.

You will collaborate with system engineers, testers, and developers; work on Apple device management, virtualization, and automation with Ansible; ability to learn quickly and communicate

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent and five years of experience.
• Experience with C/C++/C#, Java, JavaScript, Unix/Linux and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with Apple device management solutions like Jamf and virtualization tech.
• Ability to learn quickly when facing new technical challenges.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for customer and team interactions.
• Strong initiative, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with System Engineers, System Testers, Software Developers, and the user community.
• Perform software design, implementation, testing, and provide user support after release.
• Interface with customers and provide support to the user community as required.
• Approach unfamiliar technical tasks with initiative and curiosity using research, experimentation, asking questions, and iterative learning to determine effective solutions.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment.
• Support Apple device management tasks including configuration, enrollment, compliance, and troubleshooting for managed iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices.
• Assist with virtualization technologies as part of ISS platform infrastructure.
• Contribute to automation and configuration management using Ansible for systems and platform components.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Critical thinking

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

C/C++/C#

Java

JavaScript

Unix/Linux

Windows

Web development

Jamf

Ansible

Virtualization

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Space Operations Computing - Software Engineer (Level II) to join the LEO Avionics and Software Computer Resources team, supporting the International Space Station. The role includes software design, implementation, testing, user support, and maintenance under the IMOC contract.

You will collaborate with system engineers, testers, and developers; work on Apple device management, virtualization, and automation with Ansible; ability to learn quickly and communicate