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Model Simulation Developer

Mclaurin Aerospace
Huntsville, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
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 NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Model Simulation Developer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

If Selected You Will

  • Design, development, and test of software models and simulations for an Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS).
  • Participate in a software development environment.
  • Create and present detailed software designs.
  • Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.
  • Produce weekly and monthly status reports of progress in assigned areas.

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.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience and expertise in developing variable-mass, physics-based models, and simulations.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in developing fluid dynamics simulations.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in architecting distributed simulations.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in developing distributed models and simulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the NASA Trick Simulation Environment.
  • Experience developing HLA interfaces and interfacing with HLA Run-time Infrastructure (RTIs).
  • Proficiency with C/C in compliance with organizational/project coding standards.
  • Proficiency with Python in compliance with organizational/project coding standards.
  • Proficiency with Ethernet-based communications protocols (TCP, UDP).
  • Proficiency with Software development targeted for Linux distributions.
  • Proficiency with Version control systems such as Git
  • Experience with software engineering/analysis, software architecture, design, development, testing (unit and integration), documentation, and product delivery activities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross-organizational team members.
  • Experience working on a software development team in an Agile Development Environment
  • Ability to work independently and within a diverse team
  • Understanding of DevOps tools such as Github.

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.

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