Posted 17 days ago
Junior Software EngineerMetecs · Houston
Junior Software Engineer
HoustonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Develops software for NASA human spaceflight programs including spacecraft simulations, human/computer interfaces, flight computer data interfaces, and environment simulations. Works hands-on with engineers and customers to troubleshoot and integrate software.
About this role
In this position you will work with our team of engineers and our NASA customers to support human spaceflight programs such as Gateway (extending human exploration into deep space and new destinations), the Orion crew vehicle, and the International Space Station. This includes development of software for spacecraft simulations, integration with human/computer interfaces, flight computer data interfaces, custom development and integration tools, and environment simulations. Must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
About METECS:
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Good working knowledge of C, C++, and Python.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Software development in a Linux environment, including networking and shell scripting.
- Avionics integration or environment simulation development.
- Experience using infrastructure tools for source control, unit testing, issue tracking, and continuous integration.
- Hands-on experience in embedded systems development, including firmware design, microcontroller programming, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
About METECS:
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills
Avionics IntegrationCC++Continuous IntegrationEmbedded SystemsEnvironment SimulationFirmware DesignIssue TrackingLinuxMicrocontroller ProgrammingNetworkingPythonRTOSShell ScriptingSource ControlUnit Testing
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