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Gateway HALO Spacecraft Software Engineer
Gateway HALO Spacecraft Software Engineer-December 2024
Houston
Dec 9, 2025
About Gateway HALO Spacecraft Software Engineer

  Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

  We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

  At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

  Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow

  Your Impact:

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

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Gateway HALO Spacecraft Software Engineer to join the team with our Engineering Division.

  To fulfill this critical Gateway Halo Spacecraft Software Engineering role, you will need expertise in all aspects of the Human Rated software development life cycle, including:

  Software Management and Oversight

  Software release planning and estimation

  Software testing and verification

  Review lower-level software testing and verification

  Software Process Assessments (including Compliance assessments) across the full development life cycle

  Perform software product assessment for completeness of design and implementation throughout the full software development lifecycle

  Ensure NASA requirements are satisfied by design solutions and support production/control board meetings, design and system reviews

  Support the development of CDR and manufacturing readiness review products and participate in module system reviews

  Interface with NASA and spacecraft system engineering teams

  Subsystem Software insight and oversight

  Provide engineering insight and oversight support for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) prime contractor on assigned subsystem or subsystems.

  Coordinate with the Gateway Subsystem Management team on programmatic requirement change requests, design review support, interface definition and control, verification integration, and provide status on high level development progress and issues

  Monitor system integration, interface management and coordination

  Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, and coordination skills

  Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors

  Work in a fast-paced, Agile environment

  Perform other duties as required

  Here's What You'll Need:

  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 or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possess 15 years of experience in the field or in a related areaTechnical(General)

  Experience with the development of space systems requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria

  Experience in risk assessment and implementation of risk reducing measures

  Experience leading a software development project across the full development life cycle

  Technical (Avionics & Software)

  Experience developing software across the full development life cycle Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development

  Human Rated Mature Software Processes

  Data driven software systems and applications

  Software Testing and Verification (including Independent V&V)

  Writing/reviewing test and verification definitions

  Avionics C&DH (Command and Data Handling)

  Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

  Autonomous Systems

  Professional

  Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype, SharePoint, Jira

  Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team to develop avionic systems

  Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude

  Experience fostering a collaborative team environment

  Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision

  Fostering and working in a collaborative team environment

  Effectively communicate across a wide range of technical disciplines, with vendors/contractors, direct customers and upper management

  Ability to prepare written documents/presentations and to verbally present at various meetings

  Requisition Preferences:

  Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation

  Knowledge of commonly used NASA concepts, practices, processes and procedures relating to mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools

  Knowledge of the NASA Gateway Spacecraft systems and software, specifically for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO)

  Experience with Core Flight System (cFS) Applications (or similar flight software framework)

  Experience with Time Triggered Ethernet (or similar protocols such as ARINC 664)

  Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team to develop avionic systems

  Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) for Distributed Avionics Architectures

  Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)

  Familiarity with:

  Software project management experience

  Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development Processes

  NASA software and systems development standards (incl NPR 7150.2)

  NASA/JSC documentation databases as well as typical systems engineering products

  NASA/JSC engineering processes

  Object oriented software development

  Agile software development

  C/C++ coding

  Linux scripting languages such as Python

  ARINC 664, 653, SAE AS6802 or RTC DO178

  Data Validation

  Code Review

  Unit Testing

  Algorithm Design Document

  Run for Record test and results

  Why Join Our Team?

  Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

  See What We Do (https://app.frame.io/presentations/225c1d41-60d8-58cc-bf8c-fd204fb246d9)

  Jacobs Aerospace Solutions Overview

  (Please view in Chrome or Microsoft Edge)

  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.

  Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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