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METECS

Flight Software Engineer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.

$114,484 / year median in Texas

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

METECS is an engineering and applied technology company that provides high-fidelity simulation and software development for NASA's Johnson Space Center. We are seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support NASA's SR-1 Freedom vehicle. Your support of this effort will occur throughout the software development life cycle from software systems engineering, design and development through testing, verification and validation, and certification. An ideal candidate must have a strong interest in software development and the initiative and aptitude for hands-on problem solving and troubleshooting. This position requires on-site presence at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of related experience. Good working knowledge of C, C++, and Python. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Software development in a Linux environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with testing and verification. Experience with

MIL-STD-1553.

Familiarity with simulations tools such as MATLAB, Simulink. NASA Core flight software (cFS) experience. Experience with design of embedded systems. Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, Green Hils, etc). 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.