SES IST Software Developer

Location: Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Are you passionate about human space exploration, uncovering the origins of the universe, and working with a diverse, mission-driven team to make a real difference? If so, we want you on our team.

At Astrion, we partner with NASA centers across the United States to envision, design, and deliver cutting-edge systems that enable the exploration of space while also creating technologies that benefit life here on Earth. Together, we're tackling some of NASA's most ambitious challenges in deep space exploration-and you can be part of it.

We are seeking a Software Developer to join the Systems Engineering Simulator (SES) Integrated Studies Team, supporting high-fidelity spacecraft simulations and human-in-the-loop mockups that shape the future of space missions.

As a Systems Engineering Simulator (SES) Integrated Studies Team Member / Software Developer you will:

• Provide team leadership for SES software and hardware projects from initiation to implementation, verification, and closure.
• Assist with task order management and reporting to NASA JSC ER and Amentum Management.
• Assist with gathering customer requirements and putting together projects and teams to perform research and development to meet those requirements.
• Research innovative new simulation and graphics technologies that would be beneficial to SES customers.
• Research better methods to track SES inventory of hardware and software to provide better cost modeling to customers.
• 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:

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• • BS Degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution and up to five (5) years of related experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstration of ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Computer programming experience.

Strong Preferences:

• • Experience with the following programming/scripting languages:
    • C/C++
    • Python
    • Tcl/Tk
    • Java
    • Javascript / JQuery
    • PHP

Preferred Qualifications:

• • • • 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 Gitlab.
      • Experience with DOUG/EDGE graphic engines

At Astrion, you'll work alongside NASA engineers, scientists, and innovators on technologies that will inspire the world and pave the way for future space missions. If you're excited to push the boundaries of what's possible, this is your opportunity to contribute to missions that will define the next era of space exploration.

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the future of aerospace. Our purpose-"Be the Difference"-means we actively drive positive change, foster collaboration, and deliver solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible.

We offer:

• A culture of innovation, care, and continuous learning

• Opportunities to work on mission-critical, high-visibility space programs

• A collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts national security space missions

Equal Opportunity Employer
Astrion is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.