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Flight Software Developer

Flight Software Developer

METECSHouston, TX, US
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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.

Required Qualifications :

  • 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.

    • Desired Qualifications :

  • 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.

    • 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.   Powered by JazzHR
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