Flight Software Engineer at METECS
Houston, TX
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Aug 16, 2026
Houston, TX
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A flight software engineering role supporting NASA's SR-1 Freedom vehicle at Johnson Space Center, covering the full software development lifecycle from systems engineering and design through testing, verification, and certification. The work centers on embedded and real-time software development in C/C++ and Python on Linux, with a focus on hands-on problem solving in a space-flight context. Candidates must be US citizens or lawful permanent residents and work on-site in Houston.
Mid level · 3+ years · Houston, TX · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 350 people in the Houston, TX area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 260–460
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $132,286 (middle half $103,415–$162,956).
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Why we read it this way (5)
The posting accepts 'equivalent experience' in lieu of a degree, so the degree requirement is set to None.
US citizenship or lawful permanent residency is explicitly required due to the federal nature of the position, but no formal security clearance is stated as a gate.
MATLAB and Simulink are listed together as examples of 'simulation tools' under Desired Qualifications; they are captured as separate preferred skills with each listed as an alternative for the other, since either could satisfy the stated familiarity requirement.
VxWorks and Green Hills are listed as examples of Real-Time Operating Systems under Desired Qualifications; Green Hills is captured as an alternative to VxWorks.
The alternative occupation code 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is noted as a runner-up given the role's systems engineering and V&V responsibilities alongside core software development work.
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