Junior Engineer – Software Development - NASA

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

3d • $65,700 - $109,700

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national security programs, is now hiring a Junior Engineer, Software Development, to support NASA research aircraft and flight systems.
This entry-level role offers recent graduates hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers who will guide your development, help grow your technical skills, and support your contributions to NASA research from day one.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
• Bachelor’s degree - Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant software development experience, including internships, academic projects, or laboratory work.
• Familiarity with one or more programming or modeling languages, such as C, C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Foundational understanding of software development lifecycle concepts, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and software quality.
• Ability to follow defined engineering processes, technical guidance, and documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Academic or hands-on exposure to aerospace systems, real-time or embedded systems, or simulation environments.
• Coursework or experience related to systems engineering, controls, avionics, or flight research.
• Familiarity with software configuration management practices, version control tools, or automated test frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the full software development lifecycle, translating system and project requirements into clear software requirements.
• Developing, debugging, integrating, and unit testing software for flight control systems, real-time applications, data acquisition systems, and ground support tools.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of software lifecycle documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, test procedures, reports, and user documentation.
• Participating in software verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and airworthiness standards.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across avionics, controls, instrumentation, systems engineering, and safety organizations.
• Learning and applying NASA software assurance practices, configuration management processes, and system safety principles.
• Supporting control room operations, laboratory testing, and field activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Contributing to research, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts while ensuring software standards and performance requirements are met.

Benefits

• AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees