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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 **Software Engineer – Counter Measures Systems** to join the team with JETS II

The **Software Engineer – Counter Measures Systems** will:

+ Support a team responsible for the software components of existing exercise equipment and new equipment such as a heart rate monitor used on future spacecraft missions.

+ Counter Measures Systems Software Engineer will help NASA with the health of astronauts in the reduced gravity environments of the ISS and Gateway spacecrafts:

+ Demonstrate strong skills in developing software applications, adapting software/firmware for use with robotic devices, and Graphical User Interface development. Experience with developing systems, formulas, or methods that help track or maintain human health, especially during spaceflight will be valuable to potential candidates.

+ An interest in human technology development is important.

+ Potential development projects include sensorimotor training tools for microgravity applications, software application development, firmware development, and modeling/simulation of humans in conjunction with health countermeasure systems.

+ Generate and maintain software for these human spaceflight scenarios. Review software products and artifacts for completeness of design and implementation. Perform system integration and testing as well as coordinate testing and verification duties.

+ Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

_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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area.

+ Must have experience developing software applications and an interest in human technology development

+ Must have knowledge of Software Architecture and proficiency with Linux

+ Must have GUI development experience for user interface and backend applications

+ Proficiency with C/C++ coding, and familiar with Dart/Flutter, Javascript

+ Has experience communicating with hardware for reading sensors and commanding actuators

+ Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python (as well as packages pandas and numpy)

+ Must understand database orchestration and querying (InfluxDB3, Postgres DB using SQL)

+ Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving software integration issues

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers and management at all levels.

+ Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.

+ Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.

+ Able to quickly adapt to new situations and a willingness to learn new technologies

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

+ Proficiency with team collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or WebEx.

+ Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center

Requisition Preferences:

+ Experience working as part of an Integrated Product Team

+ Experience developing software across the full development life cycle

+ Knowledge of the NASA Spacecraft systems and software development standards

+ Object oriented software development

+ Agile software development

+ Adept at analyzing and interpreting data, data exploration, and AI/ML model development using Python, R, or other tools

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

+ Excellent personal and professional career growth

+ 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

+ Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

+ Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

+ Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

+ Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

+ Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance

+ Paid time off and holidays

+ Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

+ Educational reimbursement

+ Parental leave

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Tax-saving options

+ Disability and life insurance

+ Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

01/06/2026 - Until Filled

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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .