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Simulation Integration Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
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 Simulation Integration Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

If Selected You Will

  • Lead and support hardware/software integration efforts for HLS.
  • Conduct independent engineering assessments of flight software from requirements through operations.
  • Serve as Emulator/Simulator Lead, overseeing development, capability definition, pre‑ship checkout, and acceptance documentation.
  • Act as SME across technical reviews (PSRs, TRRs) and coordinate with stakeholders on design, integration, testing, delivery, and discrepancy resolution.
  • Support integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of emulators/simulators across facilities.
  • Participate in internal/external reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and software life‑cycle activities.
  • Provide regular status to leadership, identify risks, and work proactively with minimal oversight.

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 related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in cross‑program SIM‑to‑SIM integration and testing, including HWIL and HLA.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in software end‑to‑end testing and HWIL testing for avionics and software systems.
  • Experience supporting NASA space programs.
  • Strong background in simulator/emulator design, development, and use for integration and V&V.
  • Knowledge of avionics architectures, flight software, requirements development, RF communications, and spacecraft Ethernet implementations.
  • Experience developing procedures, specifications, and non‑conformance documentation.
  • Familiarity with C, C , Java, scripting languages, XML, and object‑oriented development.
  • Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary technical coordination.
  • Working knowledge of NASA NPR 7150.2, real‑time embedded systems, systems engineering, Agile methods, electronics, instrumentation, and closed‑loop avionics control systems.
  • Ability to work on‑site at Marshall Space Flight Center.
  • Must be a US Citizen

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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