Mission Design Tools Software Engineering Specialist P1

About the role

Join a dynamic team supporting NASA on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. You will work on mission design software that underpins human spaceflight and deep‑space exploration programs.

Key responsibilities

• Work on NASA's Mission Design Software Development Team, providing software support for multiple NASA and commercial programs.
• Develop variable degree‑of‑freedom simulations and related tools for spaceflight missions.
• Integrate and test new software enhancements within mission design tools.
• Create documentation for software deliveries.
• Recommend improvements to software design and development processes.
• Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C per NPR 7150.2.
• Maintain mission design tools at Class C following established procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in the field.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a U.S. government background investigation.

Required skills

• C++
• Fortran
• Python
• Git/GitLab source‑code management
• CI/CD tools and techniques
• Software task‑management/collaboration tools
• Agile frameworks and methodologies
• Experience on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms

What we offer

• International travel may be required.
• Possible straight‑time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).