Flight Software Developer
METECS is seeking a mid-level Flight Software Developer to support NASA’s Orion spacecraft, the flagship vehicle for deep space exploration. As part of the Artemis program, you’ll help develop and maintain real-time, safety-critical flight software (FSW) that enables missions to the Moon and beyond, including Artemis III and IV.
This role is ideal for engineers passionate about spaceflight, embedded systems, and mission-critical software development. Key Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and test real-time flight software for the Orion spacecraft.
- Develop software in C++ and Python within a safety-critical environment.
- Support simulation and development environments used for software validation.
- Contribute to rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) software.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure software reliability and mission success.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3–7 years of experience in software development.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and real-time systems.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and flight software frameworks.
- Familiarity with Linux, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration.
- Exposure to Agile/DevOps tools (e.g., GitLab, Perforce, Jira, Confluence).
- Knowledge of networking protocols (Ethernet, IP, UDP/TCP, CCSDS) and video encoding standards (e.g., H.264).
- Prior experience with Orion or other spacecraft software is a strong plus.
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
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