Software Developer, Systems Engineering Simulator Integrated Studies Team
Mclaurin AerospaceAre you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer, Systems Engineering Simulator Integrated Studies Team to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
- Work closely with customer to capture and manage simulation and software requirements.
- Design and develop software.
- Perform integration and testing of software with visuals and human-in-the-loop mock-ups.
- Perform software testing and verification.
- Troubleshoot simulation issues as they arise.
- Develop software documentation.
- Interface with customers for simulation sessions and studies, including setup, simulation execution and follow-up.
- Demonstrate simulations and facilities to SES visitors and customers.
- Perform rapid troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Successfully operate in a highly dynamic simulations engineering environment with a team of engineers working to rapidly develop spacecraft simulation functionality.
- Strong customer focus, highly effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, rapidly changing engineering environment with demanding customers on a compressed schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstration of ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Experience with Linux.
- Computer programming experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS Degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
- Experience with the following programming/scripting languages:
- C/C++
- Python
- Tcl/Tk
- Java
- Javascript / JQuery
- PHP
- Experience with the NASA "Trick" Simulation Environment.
- Experience with Object-oriented Programming.
- Experience with database manipulation (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
- Experience with shell scripting (e.g., Csh, Tcsh, Bash, etc.).
- Experience with debugging programs in general.
- Experience writing software for hardware interfaces (such as Ethernet, hand controllers, serial ports, etc.).
- Experience with the Git and/or Subversion version control systems.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.