What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at METECS?
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 human spaceflight programs such as Gateway (extending human exploration into deep space and new destinations), the Orion crew vehicle, and the International Space Station. You will work with our team of engineers and our NASA customers to develop software for embedded systems that operate in space. 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 0 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Good working knowledge of C, C , and Python
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Software development in a Linux environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of Linux process scheduling
- Understanding of memory layout of C and C objects
- FSW/Simulation integration
- NASA Core flight software (cFS) experience
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.
