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Mclaurin Aerospace

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX

$195K/yr

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  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: * Partner with FSL Users to ...

Mclaurin Aerospace

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: * Partner with FSL Users to ...

Mclaurin Aerospace

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Partner with FSL Users to ...

MRI Technologies

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX

$195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL), one of JSC ...

MRI Technologies

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL), one of JSC ...

MRI Technologies

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL), one of JSC ...

Amentum

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

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  • Life

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  • PTO

We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Research Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center (JSC) to join the team with our Engineering Directorate supporting the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL)

Pae

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Research Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center (JSC) to join the team with our Engineering Directorate supporting the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL)

Optiver

Senior Software Engineer - Research Platform

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

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What you'll do As a Senior Software Engineer, your key responsibilities include: * Expanding the Optiver Research Platform's capabilities by building features and improving performance across service ...

Optiver

Software Engineer

Austin, TX

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Our Software Engineers build proprietary trading systems which directly impact the financial ... Collaborate deeply with traders, risk analysts, researchers, and other engineers * Gain and develop ...

Optiver

Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

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Our Software Engineers build proprietary trading systems which directly impact the financial ... Collaborate deeply with traders, risk analysts, researchers, and other engineers * Gain and develop ...

Optiver

Software Engineer - ORP

Austin, TX · On-site

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The Optiver Research Platform (ORP) is a vertically integrated platform team that manages both high ... What you'll do As a Software Engineer, your key responsibilities include: * Expanding the Optiver ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Texas is $186,806.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $191,000.00 and $191,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Research Software Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace

Houston, TX

$195K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

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 Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

  • Partner with FSL Users to evaluate and optimize the software development practices of the group, and ensure success of the project.
  • Participate in the planning and major development efforts on software engineering projects for flight software, Guidance and Navigation, and analysis.
  • Work closely with partners and external contractors to meet their software requirements and address bugs.
  • Act as a mentor for good software development and engineering in HPC environments.

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.
  • A minimum of a BS degree in computer science or engineering and 4+ years of software engineering experience outside of degree.
  • Experience programming in multiple programming languages, including compiled and interpreted languages, and the use of build systems like GNU Make.
  • Demonstrated Experience with version control (Git), containers, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • The ability to work on a team in a dynamic group environment.
  • Experience helping other users in HPC services.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
  • Demonstrated task planning, and effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working daily in a Linux OS, including using a command line interface (CLI).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in addition to the degree.
  • Experience developing software for use in HPC environments.
  • Experience with Monte Carlo type workflows and optimizing them for use in HPC environments.
  • Experience with Trick based simulation workflows, and related toolsets.
  • Experience with modern software practices such as test-driven development, Agile software development practices, [RI1] the use of generative AI coding assistants, and a firm, proven knowledge of software development lifecycles.
  • Experience integrating C++, Fortran, Python, and shell-based workflows in HPC or simulation environments.
  • Demonstrated Experience with MPI based workflows.
  • Activity within the broader open-source software community.
  • Demonstrated Experience with Podman and HPC environments
  • Demonstrated Experience with Gitlab and Jenkins tools.

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.

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