1 day ago
Houston, TX, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$77k - $102k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and integrate real-time software supporting NASA JSC Training Systems and the Orion Simulation Framework.
- Develop and maintain C++ software in Linux or UNIX environments, including software builds and integration with other developers.
- Support integration of Space Launch System, Orion flight software, Orion simulation, training systems, and external vendor interfaces.
- Analyze and resolve software, build, configuration, and integration issues.
- Support software testing and verification activities with external partners.
- Work with users and project stakeholders to determine requirements, system limitations, impacts, and flight-training readiness.
- Participate in code reviews, Agile/Scrum activities, established software processes, documentation, and technical coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification badge for NASA credentials.
- Experience with C++ programming in a Linux or UNIX environment.
- Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, teamwork, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred: experience with the Mission Training Center or Training Systems.
- Preferred: Python programming experience and GitLab configuration management experience.
- Preferred: familiarity with the NASA JSC Trick simulation framework and Agile development methods.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Position is located at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas; benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
- Posting opened October 6, 2026 and remains open until filled.
About Amentum
Amentum provides engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, and mission support services to U.S. federal agencies and allied governments, including defense and energy programs. Its business centers on large, long-term government contracts spanning defense, space, nuclear cleanup, and infrastructure, with program management and technical services at the core. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it was formed in 2020 from the spinoff of AECOM’s Management Services division.