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NASA Orion Spacecraft Flight Software Developer

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: CACI International Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Software Testing, Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 76000 - 155700 USD Yearly USD 76000.00 155700.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

NASA Orion Spacecraft Flight Software Developer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Continental US*
*
* The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced Spacecraft Flight Software (FSW) Developer to provide NASA's Orion FSW team at the Johnson Space Center with software skills in the development of flight software for NASA’s next generation crewed spacecraft, Orion, to carry astronauts to the Moon. Orion will dock in lunar orbit with a lunar lander which will transport astronauts to and from the lunar surface.

This exciting position involves software implementation, test, integration, and verification of Orion FSW.This position requires a self-motivated, capable person with strong verbal and written communication skills. In addition to outstanding technical expertise, the individual must be very people savvy, have strong customer relationship skills, possess a positive team-player attitude, be flexible and willing to take on new assignments and responsibilities as they arise.

Finally, the most qualified candidate will be an articulate speaker able to communicate complex technical ideas in a convincing manner, must share our passion for our Nation's Space Program, and share in the excitement of developing future human-rated space vehicles.

This work takes place at NASA/JSC in Houston, TX, a highly stimulating and dynamic environment that is critical in human space flight and the space exploration initiative.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop Orion embedded FSW.Create and execute thorough C/C++ unit tests.

Perform integrated testing and software verification using the Software Only Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Risk Reduction Analysis and Test Engineering Simulation (SOCRRATES).Evaluate software defects. Implement and test software code changes to correct defects.

Perform troubleshooting of software issues.

Integrate software and build FSW loads for testing.

Ensure adherence to JSC standard software process practices.

Perform C/C++ code reviews to spot errors in the code logic.

Collaborate with NASA and prime contractor SMEs for resolving flight software issues.

Develop software tools and scripts as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines required.

At least 5 years of experience in embedded software development for real-time safety-critical software. Greater experience is valued.

Strong C++ programming skills.

Experience with software unit testing and integration testing.

Must be flexible, open to new challenges in a dynamic environment, and possess strong technical expertise combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision.

Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic.

Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills.

Desired:

M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines.

Experience using integrated simulations for testing real-time safety-critical software. Experience testing FSW with SOCRRATES is highly desired.

Experience in flight software development for human-rated space vehicles, e.g., Space Shuttle, International Space Station, SpaceX Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Orion, or Gateway.

Experience troubleshooting software issues.

Experience with Google Test and gMock.

Experience in full life cycle of real-time safety-critical software for aerospace vehicles.

Familiarity with the NASA Spacecraft Software Engineering…
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