Junior Simulation Software Engineer

Job overview

The Junior Simulation Software Engineer role is onsite in Houston, TX; compensation is not specified. The engineer supports NASA simulation efforts as part of METECS’ Robotics, Simulations, and Graphics Support team. The role contributes to the development, integration, testing, and maintenance of high-fidelity simulation software for human spaceflight programs. Through collaborative software engineering and multidisciplinary work with NASA engineers and mission stakeholders, it helps deliver accurate and robust simulation capabilities for engineering analysis and mission scenarios.

What you'll do

• Implement and maintain software features from Git-managed work items
• participate in peer code reviews
• contribute to automated testing
• help maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines
• support design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of simulation software
• collaborate with software, physics, robotics, biomechanics, graphics, and aerospace specialists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

junior simulation software engineer

houston tx

metecs

nasa simulation

c++

linux

git

python

robotics

human spaceflight

automated testing

ci/cd

u.s. citizenship or permanent residency required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity; C++, Linux, Git, and scripting-language familiarity such as Python are required; U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required due to the federal position.

About the employer

METECS is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.