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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Software Test Engineer to join the team with Intuitive Machines, a teammate company.

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 a software 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.

Requisition 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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience.

• 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.

Requisition Preferences:

• 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

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.