Spacecraft Avionics Software Engineer
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Are 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 NASAs pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASAs largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for aSpacecraft Avionics Software Engineerto join the JETSII Contract.
The SpacecraftAvionics Software Engineer will:
- Design develop and integrate embedded software for spacecraft motion control and
- actuation subsystems including mechanisms actuators and components requiring real time deterministic behavior.
- Implement software products that interface seamlessly with those developed by other Software Engineers supporting integrated subsystem functionality.
- Track coordinate and respond to time critical tasks in JIRA including software implementation integration issues and anomaly resolution.
- Document development artifacts thoroughly in Confluence including user guides software behavior descriptions interface details and developer documentation.
- Write clear maintainable and well commented code along with comprehensive Git README files.
- Develop and refine software requirements specifications for safety critical real time motion control systems.
- Prepare and present technical content for software team meetings subsystem tag ups integration reviews demonstrations and major design reviews. Reports may be delivered in Confluence PowerPoint or other required formats.
- Conduct software testing and verification including: developing inherently testable
- real time control applications configuring logging and telemetry systems executing simulation based testing and hardware in the loop (HIL) verification integrating with dynamics and kinematics models.
- Build a deep understanding of system architecture motion control algorithms subsystem interfaces and dynamic system behavior.
- Work effectively in fast paced Agile environment with continuous integration and iterative development.
- Demonstrate strong communication collaboration negotiation and coordination skills.
- Maintain a strong customer service mindset in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple on the candidates 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 bachelors degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Experience working on an Integrated Product Team developing and testing high criticality or human rated software.
- Experience developing software requirements for safety critical systems.
- Experience with software verification tools automated test frameworks and time synchronized software/dynamics simulation environments.
- Proficiency in C/C development in a Linux environment including embedded and real time contexts.
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automation and testing.
- Familiarity with web based collaboration tools Confluence JIRA GITLA
- Experience with Agile software development practices.
- Selfmotivated adaptable and ableto rapidly learn complex integrated systems.
Requisition Preferences:
- Experience working with highautonomy systems or advanced motioncontrol subsystems.
- Experience developing embedded or motioncontrol software across the full software development life cycle.
- Familiarity with:
- MS Teams
- Slack
- SharePoint
- Safety and flight critical
software development. - NASA software and systems
development standards. - NPR 7150
Why Join Our Team
In addition to exciting career opportunities we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC) please visit
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC telephone printer etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
#JETS #JETSII
Compensation Details:
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/02/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.
Required Experience:
IC
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