Embedded Software & Simulation Engineer - Streaming Audio (Prototyping & Lab Systems)

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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 an Embedded Software & Simulation Engineer - Streaming Audio (Prototyping & Lab Systems) to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
Designs and delivers cFS-based audio communications solutions using C/C++/Python, including Software Bus publish/subscribe, configuration tables, and demo ready applications.
Develops TRICK-driven simulations for EVA/lander/lunar comms to stress timing, jitter, packet loss, and synchronization, with Python automation for repeatable testing and reporting.
Builds lightweight demo frameworks (desktop, Docker/conda) with PyQt visualization to showcase timing, SB traffic, and audio quality. Integrates embedded I/O and Linux drivers for lab and HIL testing, leveraging emulators for early hardware abstraction and reproducibility.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• BS/MS in CS/CE/EE with 3-5+ years in embedded development; strong C/C++ and Python; comfortable on Linux/ Windows development environments.
• Hands ‑ on with cFS/cFE services, SB topic design, and app configuration; familiarity with OSAL/PSP portability and RTOS primitives (tasks, queues, semaphores, ISRs).
• Capable of reading schematics and collaborating with hardware teams; practical experience with Ethernet/TCP ‑ IP and device interfaces (SPI, USB).
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work delivering demo‑ first prototypes with clear success metrics (bounded latency, dropout resilience, intelligibility proxies), packaged for internal reviews and stakeholder trials.
• Experience building CI‑ friendly test harnesses, coverage, and automated result packaging for timing regressions and performance dashboards.
• Comfort presenting results in technical forums and closing feedback loops quickly; experience with formal configuration and issue tracking in flight ‑ adjacent programs.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers cFS-based audio communications solutions using C/C++/Python, including Software Bus publish/subscribe, configuration tables, and demo ready applications.
• Develops TRICK-driven simulations for EVA/lander/lunar comms to stress timing, jitter, packet loss, and synchronization, with Python automation for repeatable testing and reporting.
• Builds lightweight demo frameworks (desktop, Docker/conda) with PyQt visualization to showcase timing, SB traffic, and audio quality. Integrates embedded I/O and Linux drivers for lab and HIL testing, leveraging emulators for early hardware abstraction and reproducibility.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level