Mission Design Tools Software Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Mission Design Tools Software Engineer to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to NASA's pursuit of deep space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Develop variable degree-of-freedom simulations and related software tools for NASA and commercial spaceflight programs
• Develop, integrate, and test new software enhancements and capabilities within mission design tools
• Create and maintain software documentation for software deliveries
• Provide recommendations for improvements in software design and development processes
• Support activities to bring mission design software up to Class C, per NPR 7150.2
• Maintain mission design software tools at Class C, following established procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, and Python
• Experience in product delivery utilizing source code management tools such as Git/GitLab
• Experience with implementing and enforcing software coding standards
• Experience in the full software lifecycle activities e.g. requirements, design, implementation, testing, and release
• Proficient in use of CI/CD tools and techniques
• Proficient in use of software task management/collaboration tools
• Experience with Agile frameworks, methodologies, and techniques
• Experience working in multiple environments including Windows, Mac, and Linux
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment consisting of NASA civil servants and contractor employees
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable successful performance in a collaborative engineering team
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Able to prepare written documents and to verbally present at meetings
• Experience with Microsoft Office products

Requisition Preferences

• Experience with NASA Software Engineering Requirements NPR-7150.2D or DO-178C
• Experience with NASA Software Assurance and Software Safety Standard

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Compensation Details

• EN1-ESS

Original Posting

• 07/08/2026 - Until Filled

Note

• Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.