Joblaze summary

The Software System Engineer at The Exploration Company plays a crucial role in ensuring the certification of flight software for the Nyx program, focusing on verification and validation activities. This position requires a strong foundation in C++ and Python, along with experience in safety-critical software systems, particularly in aerospace. Ideal candidates will have a solid grasp of requirements management and testing methodologies, making this role suitable for those with a technical background and a collaborative mindset. The team operates in a dynamic environment that emphasizes cross-functional integration and agile practices.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on The Exploration Company's careers page October 29, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at The Exploration Company: Houston, Texas.
Python appears in 15.9% of 4886 comparable mid other roles; C++ appears in 5.6% of 4886 comparable mid other roles.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software System Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Python.
Does The Exploration Company sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: The Exploration Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software System Engineer role at The Exploration Company.

From the original posting

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software System Engineer to support the certification activities of the flight software for the Nyx program. You will work in a dedicated team focused on verification & validation (V&V), software certification, requirements tracing, test planning and system engineering interfacing. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software development teams, system engineering, certification bodies, and safety authorities. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where cross-functional integration is essential.

Key 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, test 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

Develop and maintain software functional design baseline

Plan software testing of the integrated mission

Use your understanding of C++ and Python to meaningfully engage in software design and test discussions

Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated software systems (preferably in aerospace)

Solid understanding of requirements management, V&V, test 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

Nice to have

Familiarity with standards such as SSP 50808, NASA-NPR-7150.2, NASA-STD-8739.8B, 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

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

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Software System Engineer

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