Temporary Astronomy Software Engineer Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating software for aircraft and aircraft test systems. You will contribute to both new and existing systems, working within a structured software development process to ensure that solutions meet stringent aerospace and defense requirements. The position offers the opportunity to support flight test activities and work with high‑fidelity simulation environments as part of a small, collaborative engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for new and existing aircraft systems and aircraft test systems.
• Integrate and test software on aircraft platforms and in virtual high‑fidelity simulation environments.
• Support flight test activities by preparing, deploying, and troubleshooting software used during testing.
• Create clear, comprehensive design documentation for internal engineering use and external stakeholders.
• Work in adherence to the established software development process to ensure consistency and quality.
• Develop software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system and customer requirements.
• Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered systems and software.
• Ensure all software solutions conform to functional specifications and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with other software engineers and cross‑functional team members in a small team setting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development and testing practices within the software engineering group.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development for embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++ for developing reliable and efficient software.
• Hands‑on experience developing software for aerospace and defense applications.
• Experience working with Linux in an embedded or systems development context.
• Simulink or similar model‑based design tools for control systems.
• Practical experience with control systems and their implementation in embedded environments.
• Ability to develop and execute software test plans and procedures to verify system requirements.
• Capability to obtain security clearance, including meeting all eligibility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in smaller, agile engineering organizations and comfort working in a close‑knit team environment.
• Familiarity with structured software development processes and adherence to defined standards.
• Strong documentation skills for design, test, and deployment activities.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail in safety‑critical or mission‑critical systems.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with engineers, testers, and other stakeholders.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office setting within a small software engineering team of approximately four engineers. You will work closely with colleagues who are accessible and supportive, ensuring you have the resources and guidance needed to succeed. The environment emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, with opportunities to take on additional workload and responsibilities as the team expands and defense projects evolve.

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

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