METECS

Custom simulation software and engineering services

Avionics Engineer

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Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
Experience with spacecraft avionics, command and data handling, embedded computing, network architecture, data systems, or a closely related technical area is required.
Experience with network protocols, network architecture, avionics communication systems, or distributed computing systems is required.
Ability to evaluate technical information, identify integration issues, and develop practical engineering recommendations is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with customers, contractors, engineering teams, and other stakeholders is required.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams with a range of technical backgrounds is required.
Ability to create clear engineering documentation, requirements, interface descriptions, analysis products, and technical presentations is required.
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required due to the federal position.

Responsibilities

Develop Moon Base command and data handling, avionics, computing, and network architecture.
Define and assess system requirements, interfaces, interoperability, redundancy, and fault management.
Identify architecture gaps, integration risks, constraints, and technical issues.
Evaluate computing and networking approaches for reliability and performance.
Develop and use testbeds, simulations, and emulators to support integration and verification.
Support testing, demonstrations, technical reviews, and discrepancy resolution.
Coordinate technical activities with NASA, contractors, partners, and engineering teams.
Document technical decisions, results, risks, and recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with spacecraft command and data handling, flight computers, embedded systems, or avionics networks.
Familiarity with Time-Sensitive Networking, Time-Triggered Ethernet, Deterministic Ethernet, or similar communication technologies.
Experience with network performance, redundancy, fault management, and resilient architecture.
Experience with integration labs, testbeds, simulations, hardware-in-the-loop systems, or spacecraft testing.
Knowledge of requirements management, interface development, architecture modeling, and verification planning.
Experience working with NASA, contractors, international partners, or other multidisciplinary organizations.
Familiarity with lunar surface systems, habitats, power and communications infrastructure, robotics, or autonomous systems.

METECS is seeking a motivated Avionics Systems Engineer to support the NASA EV2 Command and Data Handling Branch. This position will contribute to the development and integration of avionics, computing, networking, and C&DH architecture for future Moon Base habitation systems, utility and infrastructure systems, and lunar surface assets.

The selected candidate will work with NASA personnel, contractors, engineering organizations, and other stakeholders to develop requirements, evaluate architecture options, define interfaces, support trade studies, and mature integrated Moon Base C&DH concepts. The work may include habitation systems, power and communications infrastructure, rovers, relay systems, partner-provided systems, and other lunar surface elements.
This on-site position involves working closely with NASA and contractor engineering teams through technical meetings, design reviews, integration efforts, demonstrations, and test events.

Responsibilities:

Develop Moon Base C&DH, avionics, computing, and network architecture.
Define and assess system requirements, interfaces, interoperability, redundancy, and fault management.
Identify architecture gaps, integration risks, constraints, and technical issues.
Evaluate computing and networking approaches for reliability and performance.
Develop and use testbeds, simulations, and emulators to support integration and verification.
Support testing, demonstrations, technical reviews, and discrepancy resolution.
Coordinate technical activities with NASA, contractors, partners, and engineering teams.
Document technical decisions, results, risks, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience with spacecraft avionics, command and data handling, embedded computing, network architecture, data systems, or a closely related technical area.
Experience with network protocols, network architecture, avionics communication systems, or distributed computing systems.
Ability to evaluate technical information, identify integration issues, and develop practical engineering recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with customers, contractors, engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams with a range of technical backgrounds.
Ability to create clear engineering documentation, requirements, interface descriptions, analysis products, and technical presentations.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with spacecraft C&DH, flight computers, embedded systems, or avionics networks.
Familiarity with TSN, TTE, Deterministic Ethernet, or similar communication technologies.
Experience with network performance, redundancy, fault management, and resilient architecture.
Experience with integration labs, testbeds, simulations, hardware-in-the-loop systems, or spacecraft testing.
Knowledge of requirements management, interface development, architecture modeling, and verification planning.
Experience working with NASA, contractors, international partners, or other multidisciplinary organizations.
Familiarity with lunar surface systems, habitats, power and communications infrastructure, robotics, or autonomous systems.

Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS

We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

METECS

Custom simulation software and engineering services

METECS is a Houston-based engineering-services firm that creates custom simulation software for training, engineering analysis, robotics, and automation. Its team develops software that lets users build and run realistic simulations with advanced 3D graphics, multibody dynamics, and accurate contact dynamics to model how systems move and interact. The programs are used for training personnel, analyzing performance, and designing automated and robotic systems, with a focus on orchestration to coordinate multiple simulation components. METECS differentiates itself through deep expertise in simulation, 3D graphics, and robotics—drawn from proximity to NASA’s Johnson Space Center—and by offering a small, highly qualified team that delivers tailored, efficient solutions. The company’s goal is to help clients understand, test, and optimize complex systems through reliable, customized simulation tools.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 2003

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