The Exploration Company · 7 hours ago
Software System Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software System Engineer to support certification activities of flight software, working closely with various teams to ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements.
AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturingSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Contribute to V&V and IV&V activities to ensure that flight software meets functional, performance, and safety requirements
Support requirements management and tracing, ensuring full traceability from system-level requirements to software implementation and verification artifacts
Prepare and review documentation required for software certification and NASA Safety Reviews
Interpret, tailor, and apply formal standards
Interface with internal Product Assurance
Collaborate daily with system engineers and software development teams to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements
Use your understanding of C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions
Qualification
Required
Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated software systems (preferably in aerospace)
Solid understanding of requirements management, V&V, and certification processes
Strong technical background in software engineering, with practical experience in flight software frameworks and modern C++
Experience with real-time systems, embedded development, or spacecraft software
Familiarity with software testing methodologies and simulation tools
Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills
Focus on detail, quality, and testing
Familiarity with agile and modern development practices
Use your understanding of C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions
Preferred
Familiarity with standards such as NASA-STD-50808, RCC319, ECSS-Q-ST-80C
Prior work on human-rated spaceflight programs
Experience with model-based system engineering
Experience with CI/CD systems and build systems
Benefits
Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Company
The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$209.86MKey Investors
Promus Ventures
2024-11-17Series B· $158.04M
2023-09-29Convertible Note
2023-02-01Series A· $44.05M
Leadership Team
Hélène Huby
Founder & CEO
A
Artur Koop
Co-Founder and Lead Operations
Recent News
2025-12-28
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