Embedded Software & Simulation Engineer

This position is contingent on contract award. The Embedded Software & Simulation Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Designs and delivers cFS-based audio communications solutions using C/C++/Python, including Software Bus publish/subscribe, configuration tables, and demo-ready applications. • Develops TRICK-driven simulations for EVA/lander/lunar comms to stress timing, jitter, packet loss, and synchronization, with Python automation for repeatable testing and reporting. • Builds lightweight demo frameworks (desktop, Docker/conda) with PyQt visualization to showcase timing, SB traffic, and audio quality. Integrates embedded I/O and Linux drivers for lab and HIL testing, leveraging emulators for early hardware abstraction and reproducibility. • Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED: This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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. • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information. • Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering or computer science. • Must have a minimum of 2+ years of recent and related work experience. • Hands-on with cFS/cFE services, SB topic design, and app configuration; familiarity with OSAL/PSP portability and RTOS primitives (tasks, queues, semaphores, ISRs). • Capable of reading schematics and collaborating with hardware teams; practical experience with Ethernet/TCP IP and device interfaces (SPI, USB). DESIRED: • Prior work delivering demo first prototypes with clear success metrics (bounded latency, dropout resilience, intelligibility proxies), packaged for internal reviews and stakeholder trials. • Experience building CI friendly test harnesses, coverage, and automated result packaging for timing regressions and performance dashboards. • Comfort presenting results in technical forums and closing feedback loops quickly; experience with formal configuration and issue tracking in flight adjacent programs. WORK LOCATION: • This is a hybrid position that offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required. • Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process. DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS: • Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS. • All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented. • Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers. • Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. • Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. • Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time). • Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical. BASTION BENEFITS: Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. ABOUT BASTION: Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers. WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE: At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Bastion participates in e-Verify. #EntryLevel BT-26044