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Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer

Astrion Houston, Texas, United States

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Posted Feb 13, 2026Apply by Feb 13, 2027

Role & seniority: Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer (mid-level; 2+ years experience; potential for broader seniority with advanced degrees/leadership).

Stack/tools: Python, C, C++; TCP/IP; CCSDS packet protocols; software verification/testing; ICDs and interfaces; configuration management tools; web-based collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Slack); Agile methodologies.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop software modules and ground software testing/verification tools; analyze performance of software functions and interfaces.

  • Conduct integration or verification testing and develop unit/interface verification tests.

  • Document software functions, use cases, requirements, and system interfaces/ICDs; validate via integrated simulation environments.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 2+ years in related field.

  • Proficiency in Python, C, C++; experience with event/data-driven architectures.

  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and CCSDS telemetry/packet protocols; familiarity with configuration management and Agile processes.

Nice-to-haves

  • Advanced degree or five+ years (per spec) or PhD (0+ years experience).

  • Experience leading a small software team; knowledge of NASA spacecraft software systems/processes (NPR 7150, DO-178/CMMI); spacecraft/autonomous systems experience; CCSDS/telemetry systems.

  • Experience with NASA collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Slack).

  • Location & work type: Houston, TX (on-site at Johnson

Full Description

Overview

Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer

LOCATION: NASA Johnson Space Center

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Background check & U.S. Citizenship required Are you inspired by human space exploration and passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to benefit both space missions and life on Earth? Join our diverse and highly collaborative team as we tackle NASA’s deep space exploration challenges. At ERC, NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, we partner with NASA centers across the United States to deliver cutting-edge engineering support for mission-critical programs. We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Software Development & Verification Engineer to join the team. This candidate must reside or be willing to relocated to Houston, TX for on-site work requirements at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. *We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. * RESPONSIBILITES Develop software code for modules / systems and / or ground software testing and verification tools Analyze the performance of software functions and interfaces and conduct integration or verification testing Document functions and use cases including software requirements Document system interfaces and related Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Use integrated simulation environment to validate software function and interfaces Develop unit and interface verification tests Perform other duties as assigned REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Two (2) or more years of experience in relevant field of study Proficiency in Python, C, C++ programming Event and data-driven architecture TCP/IP Network Communications CCSDS Packet Protocols Familiarity with configuration management tools Web-based collaboration tools Agile software development methodologies and process PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited school and five (5) years of related engineering experience, or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited school and four (4) years of related experience, or Ph.D. in engineering from an accredited school and zero (0) years of related experience Experience leading technical work of a small software team Knowledge of NASA Spacecraft Software Systems and software ( per NPR 7150 or CMMI or DO 178 processes) Preferred experience in spacecraft or autonomous systems Experience with CCSDS / Telemetry Systems

Experience with collaboration tools such as: JIRA, Confluence, or Slack #LI-AD1 #CJ

PythonCC++Event And Data-Driven ArchitectureTcp/Ip Network CommunicationsCcsds Packet ProtocolsConfiguration Management ToolsWeb-Based Collaboration ToolsAgile Software Development MethodologiesSoftware DevelopmentVerification TestingIntegration TestingSimulation EnvironmentUnit Verification TestsInterface Verification TestsSoftware Requirementsmulti-location

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