Space Ops Software Engineer - ISS Platform & Automation

Barrios Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology Ltd. in Houston is seeking a Software Developer to join the Space Operations Computing team.

The role covers software design, implementation, testing, user support, and maintenance for ISS-related platforms. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science with 0–5 years of experience and a solid foundation in C/C++/C#, Java, JavaScript, Unix/Linux, Windows, and Apple device management, plus exposure to virtualization and Ansible for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field plus 0–5 years of experience or anticipated degree by December 2026.
• Experience with C/C++/C#, Java, JavaScript, Unix/Linux, Windows, web development, Apple device management solutions (such as Jamf) and supervised Apple devices, virtualization technologies, and Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Ability to learn quickly when facing new or non-traditional 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

C/C++/C#

Java

JavaScript

Unix/Linux

Windows

Apple device management (Jamf)

Ansible automation

problem solving

teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jamf

virtualization technologies

Ansible

Job description

Barrios Technology Ltd. in Houston is seeking a Software Developer to join the Space Operations Computing team.

The role covers software design, implementation, testing, user support, and maintenance for ISS-related platforms. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science with 0–5 years of experience and a solid foundation in C/C++/C#, Java, JavaScript, Unix/Linux, Windows, and Apple device management, plus exposure to virtualization and Ansible for automation.