Job Description

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 Software Engineer Insight and Oversight (CCP)to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Develop knowledge of Commercial Crew flight software systems, including avionics integration and crewed spacecraft operations.
• Support development, verification, and validation of safety-critical flight and ground software.
• Work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to ensure software reliability, human-rating compliance, and safety assurance across NASA and commercial partners (e.g., SpaceX, Boeing).
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks, hazards, anomalies, and failure modes, providing data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to hazard analyses, fault management design, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) for flight software systems.
• Participate in software design reviews, safety assessments, and flight readiness reviews.
• Communicate progress, findings, and technical risks to management and cross-discipline teams.
• Work in an Agile, fast-paced environment supporting iterative development and integration.
• Perform other duties as required in support of launch and mission milestones.

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.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Experience with flight or embedded software in human spaceflight, aerospace, or safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with hazard analysis processes, fault management, and failure mode identification for software-controlled systems.
• Working knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and hazard tracking systems.
• Familiarity with NASA safety and reliability processes, including hazard reports and software safety assessments.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix environments and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or TCL.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills with a strong customer service attitude.
• Self-starter capable of absorbing complex system knowledge and working independently or in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NASA Commercial Crew, Artemis, or Human Spaceflight programs.
• Hands-on experience with Core Flight System (cFS) or similar flight software frameworks.
• Familiarity with NASA software safety and reliability standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.8, NPR 8715.3, NPR 8705.2).
• Demonstrated experience with software hazard analysis, fault tolerance design, and safety-critical software certification.
• Experience with software testing, verification, and validation across the full development lifecycle.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments with tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Jira.
• Knowledge of data-driven architecture and telemetry systems used in spaceflight.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities, interface across organizations, and meet mission timelines.
• Team-oriented, detail-focused professional with a strong sense of accountability and work ethic.

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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