Junior Software Engineer

Metecs
Houston, TX


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:

  • 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.
Posted 2025-12-19

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