Spacesuit Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (GSE)

Amentum•Houston, TX

11h

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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacesuit Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (GSE) JETS II Contract. We are seeking an embedded‑systems engineer to support development, integration, and evaluation of firmware used in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for emerging EVA suit technologies. This role centers on enabling dependable operation of laboratory and integrated hardware test assets through close interaction with system engineers, hardware designers, and NASA customer teams. We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. The Spacesuit Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (GSE) will: Create low‑level code for microcontroller‑based platforms, with attention to robustness and system constraints. Integrate electronics at both board and subsystem levels to validate end‑to‑end hardware functionality under representative operating conditions. Take part in technical discussions with NASA teams and partner contractors, providing clear updates and identifying integration considerations. Implement and verify digital interface protocols. Use embedded features such as interrupt services, timing modules, DMA channels, and analog‑to‑digital/digital‑to‑analog conversion to meet performance requirements. Support hardware–software integration with avionics engineers, conduct bring‑up testing, and troubleshoot system issues tied to throughput, timing margins, or stability. Participate in creation and sustainment of hardware‑in‑the‑loop and simulation‑driven test setups. Produce and maintain system‑level documentation such as interface specifications, design histories, and verification evidence. Other duties as required.

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.
ABET‑accredited engineering degree or equivalent technical discipline.
Proven background in embedded firmware development and system integration.
Experience developing low‑level code for microcontroller‑based platforms such as MSP430‑class and STM32‑derived architectures.
Experience implementing and verifying digital interface protocols (e.g., USB, SPI, I²C, UART, RS‑series buses, Ethernet).
Strong C/C++ programming experience.
Comfortable using standard hardware debugging equipment including logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG‑based tools.
Ability to adapt to evolving technical demands and operate effectively in iterative development environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Linux‑based development environments.
Python programming experience for automation or analysis tasks.
Familiarity with HIL testing or simulation‑integrated validation.
Use of structured development practices including revision control, continuous integration, and systematic verification.
Experience with incorporation of AI technology in project processes for increased efficiency.

Responsibilities

Create low‑level code for microcontroller‑based platforms, with attention to robustness and system constraints.
Integrate electronics at both board and subsystem levels to validate end‑to‑end hardware functionality under representative operating conditions.
Take part in technical discussions with NASA teams and partner contractors, providing clear updates and identifying integration considerations.
Implement and verify digital interface protocols.
Use embedded features such as interrupt services, timing modules, DMA channels, and analog‑to‑digital/digital‑to‑analog conversion to meet performance requirements.
Support hardware–software integration with avionics engineers, conduct bring‑up testing, and troubleshoot system issues tied to throughput, timing margins, or stability.
Participate in creation and sustainment of hardware‑in‑the‑loop and simulation‑driven test setups.
Produce and maintain system‑level documentation such as interface specifications, design histories, and verification evidence.
Other duties as required.