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Network Engineer

METECS
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
METECS is an engineering and applied technology company that provides high-fidelity simulation and software development for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the NASA human spaceflight program Artemis via the Artemis Network Validation and Integration Lab (ANVIL). As a team member in this lab, you would participate in the early development, integration, and validation of the Gateway vehicle network architecture and contribute to expanding the lab capability as the Gateway vehicle design matures.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing and testing visiting vehicle concepts and interfaces.
  • Demonstrating Time Triggered Ethernet operational concepts and incorporating. commercial network interfaces with Gateway network.
  • Exercising Gateway operational scenarios to mature TTE network scheduling. capabilities including support for utilization and security.
  • Supporting development testing for utilization of Gateway TTE network for end. devices, such as audio, video, Gateway Portable Computers, wireless access points.
  • Supporting Gateway-wide avionics and flight software teams with network expertise.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong background in computer networking technology, software, and protocols.
  • Experience in network design and network administration.
  • Proficiency in Python programming.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems.
  • Ability to develop software and scripting solutions.
  • Knowledge of socket programming.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a lab-based team environment.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of computer networking technology, design, management, tooling, security, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Experience with real-time embedded programming using C/C .
  • Familiarity with VxWorks RTOS.
  • Experience with SAE AS 6802 Time Triggered Standard IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet). standards, ARINC 664 Part 7 Aircraft Data Network – Full-Duplex Switched Ethernet. Networks, Internet Protocol Suite (IPS), and hardware cabling standards.


Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS:

We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.

METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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