Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Audio Comms & Streaming Test Framework

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 a Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Audio Comms & Streaming Test Framework to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
Leads the architecture and delivery of a cFS-based test framework for streaming voice across EVA suits, human landers, and lunar vehicles, leveraging core cFE services for messaging, scheduling, and telemetry.
Drives rapid prototyping from proof-of-concept to demo-ready stacks on desktop Linux and target hardware with reproducible scenarios for reviews.
Integrates TRICK and similar simulators to inject audio payloads, timing faults, and synchronization events, using Python automation to control scenarios and capture objective performance evidence.
Develops embedded C/C++ modules with Python-based ground tools for command, visualization, and CI-friendly testing
Mentoring engineers in streaming audio systems and RTOS fundamentals
Maintaining configuration, documentation, and requirements traceability

Requirements

• 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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• BS/MS in CS/CE/EE (or equivalent) with 5 + years in embedded systems; demonstrable systems design/analysis, and delivery of real – time software in dynamic environments.
• Expert in Embedded C/C++,Python; comfortable on Linux and Windows; hands ‑ on with SPI, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Linux drivers, and emulator/debug tools.
• Practical experience with cFS/cFE, SB ‑ centric app design, and reusable cFS apps (Data Storage, File Manager, Scheduler); strong grasp of OSAL/PSP for cross platform portability.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proven record building demo frameworks that stakeholders can run locally (scripts, containers, or VM images), plus dashboarding for real time metrics.
• Background in low ‑ bandwidth voice pipelines (e.g., ADPCM such as G.721) and audio DSP fundamentals for resilience under deterministic scheduling.
• Experience presenting technical material live and responding to real time questions; familiarity with formal configuration management and issue tracking.

Responsibilities

• Leads the architecture and delivery of a cFS-based test framework for streaming voice across EVA suits, human landers, and lunar vehicles, leveraging core cFE services for messaging, scheduling, and telemetry.
• Drives rapid prototyping from proof-of-concept to demo-ready stacks on desktop Linux and target hardware with reproducible scenarios for reviews.
• Integrates TRICK and similar simulators to inject audio payloads, timing faults, and synchronization events, using Python automation to control scenarios and capture objective performance evidence.
• Develops embedded C/C++ modules with Python-based ground tools for command, visualization, and CI-friendly testing
• Mentoring engineers in streaming audio systems and RTOS fundamentals
• Maintaining configuration, documentation, and requirements traceability

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