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Spacecraft Software Test Engineer

Oceaneering
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Spacecraft Software Test Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Software Engineering II and Development Ops section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Spacecraft Software Test Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a two (2) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available**

Responsibilities

The Spacecraft Software Test Engineer will:

  • Support NASA’s deep ‑ space exploration programs by developing, integrating, and verifying spacecraft software used across vehicle systems. The role focuses on decomposing system ‑ level requirements into software requirements, building and testing C ‑ based interfaces between government ‑ furnished equipment (GFE) and contractor ‑ supplied modules, and ensuring software performance through rigorous verification and documentation. This engineer serves as asoftware subject ‑ matter expert within an integrated product team, contributing to the full software development life cycle and supporting mission ‑ critical testing for human ‑ rated spaceflight systems.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Strong C programming skills with hands ‑ on experience within the last 2 years.
  • Proficiency developing and debugging C in a Linux environment.
  • Strong Python development experience within the last 2 years.
  • Ability to decompose system requirements into software requirements and develop traceability.
  • Experience writing software to integrate GFE and contractor ‑ supplied modules.
  • Experience performing software interface analysis, integration testing, and verification.
  • Familiarity with IDE tools and web ‑ based collaboration platforms.
  • Strong communication, coordination, and customer ‑ facing skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment with agile software development practices.
  • Experience with system and software configuration management.
  • Strong time ‑ management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

  • Experience with Unit or Integration System Software Testing
  • Background working with embedded processors.
  • Experience with VxWorks RTOS.
  • Familiarity with data ‑ driven architectures.
  • Experience with Core Flight System (cFS) or similar flight software frameworks.
  • Knowledge of NASA NPR 7150.2, DO ‑ 178C, and NASA ‑ STD ‑ 8739.8 for safety ‑ critical software.
  • Experience developing and testing safety ‑ critical software within an Integrated Product Team.
  • Full life ‑ cycle software development experience.
  • Experience with collaboration tools such as GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Strong organizational skills, self ‑ motivation, and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions

Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

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