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 Autonomous Control Software Systems Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: Understands complex systems, including failure modes and interfaces Able to apply model-based systems engineering best practices to developing models of systems Experienced with FMEAs, FMECAs, fault trees, or other fault management design and analysis tools Some software experience Perform other duties as required 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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required. Experience with modeling complex cyber-physical systems Experience with one or more of the following:- Risk assessments Fault/failure analysis Redundancy and fault tolerance System health management techniques, prognosis, or fault management frameworks or technologies Strong dynamics background Experience with mechanical and electrical systems Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills and strong customer service attitude Preferred Qualifications: Avionics and Software Architecture NASA software and systems development standards Proficiency with C/C++ coding Proficiency with Linux Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python 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) Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.