Junior Systems & Simulation Engineer

METECS is seeking a junior engineer to support the Simulation Data & Trick Systems (SDTS) environment that underpins NASA humanspaceflight simulation workflows. Youll work handson with Linux systems Trick-based simulations and internal tooling to maintain reliable lab operations automate data and backups and contribute to C/C/Python utilities. The role is designed as an understudy to the current SDTS lead with a growth path to take on primary responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and administer Linux workstations/servers used for simulation development and test: package management kernel/driver updates hardware compatibility checks graphics/display configuration user/group and file permissions cron jobs and CPU core isolation.
• Manage backups and secure remote file transfer for simulation artifacts and logs; perform routine data integrity checks.
• Set up and image systems for new users; troubleshoot networking and lab connectivity.
• Contribute to Trick simulation workflows and small tools/utilities in C/C and Python; maintain scripts and TCL where needed.
• Support basic Windows/macOS client tasks in a mixedOS environment.
• Use Git for version control and collaborate via standard METECS processes.
• Document runbooks SOPs and tips for repeatable operations and onboarding.

• Solid Linux proficiency including: terminal text editors compression tools basic networking package managers kernel/driver familiarity user/group administration graphics/display setup remote file transfer disk formatting cron and CPU core isolation.
• Basic SysAdmin / IT skills: security hygiene data backups OS/software updates.
• Programming in C/Cand Python(academic or project experience acceptable).
• Version controlexperience with Git.

• Hands-on experience with Trick Sim Software (moderate/advanced exposure ideal)
• TCL scripting familiarity.
• Lab support experience for simulation or embedded SW teams; basic Windows/macOS support.
• Interest in human spaceflight simulation environments and NASA/JSC workflows.

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.