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 Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programsDevelop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design toolsDevelop software documentation for software deliveriesProvide recommendations for improvements in software design and software development processesSupport activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2.Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures.Perform other duties as required.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 or equivalent certification in a related area or experience in the fieldProficient in C++, Fortran, and PythonExperience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLabExperience with implementing and enforcing software coding standardsExperience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and releaseProficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniquesProficient in use of software task management/collaboration toolsExperience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniquesExperience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and LinuxExcellent communication skillsAbility to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employeesStrong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering teamAbility to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervisionAbility to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetingsExperience with Microsoft Office productsPreferred Qualifications: Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178CExperience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety StandardBenefits Competitive payPositive work-life balance100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability11 paid holidays annuallyGenerous PTO401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistanceRelocation 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.