Top Entry Level Python Jobs in Houston, TX

Build scalable software and infrastructure for quantitative investment and trading systems. Responsibilities may include distributed storage, cloud environments, mission-critical reliability, model testing and deployment, low-latency trade execution, large-scale data ingestion, and internal productivity tools. Candidates should have a technical or quantitative degree, strong programming skills, large-scale systems experience, analytical ability, and passion for quality software.

Develop high-performance research platforms and tools that bring trading strategies to life. Work in small teams to design, build, and deploy resilient systems using distributed computing, NLP, and machine learning to solve large-data problems in finance.

Supports the design, analysis, assembly, integration, testing, and certification of spacecraft propulsion and pressure-system hardware. Performs fluid, thermal, structural, and materials analyses; develops engineering models and CAD designs; reviews test data and technical documentation; investigates anomalies; supports mission operations and system integration; and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors. Travel to supplier, test, launch, and program locations may be required.

Supports the design, analysis, assembly, integration, testing, and certification of spacecraft propulsion and pressure-system hardware. Performs fluid, thermal, structural, and thermodynamic analyses; develops engineering models and CAD designs; reviews test data and technical documentation; investigates anomalies; supports mission simulations and flight operations; and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors. Travel to test, launch, supplier, and program locations may be required.

Develops Python, PowerShell, Power Automate, and Revit automations that improve engineering, design, and business workflows. Responsibilities include scripting, AI tool integration, requirements gathering, Azure DevOps collaboration, Agile participation, documentation, user training, troubleshooting, and automation maintenance. Requires an associate degree or higher in a technical field and 0–2 years of experience, including internships or substantial projects. Python, Git, APIs, Microsoft automation tools, and communication skills are important; Revit, AI, Azure, and Agile experience are preferred.

Assists with designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining software applications under senior engineer guidance. Writes clean, documented code, participates in code reviews, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to software quality improvements. The role is intended for recent graduates or early-career professionals with foundational programming knowledge and a willingness to learn.

Designs and executes manual and automated test plans, cases, and scripts to verify software quality. Identifies, documents, and manages defects using tracking tools; collaborates with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues. Supports regression testing and continuous integration and deployment while analyzing results to ensure software reliability, usability, performance, and security.

Supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications under senior engineer guidance. Writes documented code, participates in code reviews, troubleshoots defects, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to software quality improvements while developing technical skills.

Develops and integrates hardware-software solutions by managing interfaces, documentation, validation, testing, debugging, and software lifecycle activities. Uses Perl or Python to build validation tools and may work with C++, DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Agile practices. Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, verifies implementations against requirements, and ensures software standards are met. Requires an active Interim Secret clearance and eligibility for a Final Secret clearance.

Develops and integrates hardware-software solutions, maintaining interface documentation and supporting the software development lifecycle. Designs, tests, debugs, and documents mission software while creating validation tools with Perl or Python. Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams, supports hardware-software verification, and applies software standards, Agile practices, and DevOps/DevSecOps concepts. Requires U.S. citizenship and an Interim Secret clearance with eligibility for a Final Secret clearance.

Develop and improve thermodynamic models and algorithms for Symmetry process simulation software. Responsibilities include scientific software development in C++ and Python, equations of state, phase equilibrium, electrolyte systems, property estimation, oil characterization, distillation calculations, testing, validation, documentation, technical writing, and customer support. The role requires applying numerical methods and computational thermodynamics to energy-sector simulations while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Develops nuclear measurement products and technologies for energy applications. Responsibilities include applying physics and mathematical modeling, building prototypes, designing and coordinating tests, analyzing data, addressing defects, reviewing requirements and risks, maintaining documentation, and presenting technical findings. The role also supports product commercialization, technical standards, reports, publications, patents, and knowledge sharing.

Build and deliver digital tools, dashboards, applications, data models, and AI agents for integrated planning and scheduling. Automate spreadsheet-heavy workflows using Microsoft and Azure technologies, integrate multiple data sources, transform data with SQL and Python, stabilize existing tools, and collaborate with planners, engineers, and IT teams. Deliver MVPs, validate AI-assisted solutions, document completed work, and hand off solutions to enterprise IT teams.

Supports the design, analysis, assembly, integration, testing, and certification of spacecraft propulsion and pressure-system hardware. Applies fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, structures, and machine-design principles; develops engineering models and CAD designs; analyzes test data; investigates anomalies; and supports mission simulations and flight operations. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors while maintaining hardware safety, cleanliness, and configuration requirements. Travel to supplier, test, integration, launch, or program locations may be required.

Develops production-grade embedded software for vehicle control units in autonomous trucks. Responsibilities include requirements and architecture, model-based development with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C/C++, AUTOSAR integration, vehicle controls, diagnostics, fault management, and MIL/SIL/HIL validation. The role also involves CI/CD automation, bench and vehicle debugging, CAN-based communication, cross-functional collaboration, and technical mentorship.

Analyzes drilling data and rig performance to improve KPIs, operational efficiency, safety, and costs. The role develops reports, dashboards, roadmaps, and performance-improvement plans; performs root-cause analysis; supports field operations; trains personnel; collaborates with customers and stakeholders; and contributes technical expertise to monitoring systems, visualizations, and operational tools. Regular travel to remote worksites and field visits is required.

Analyzes drilling data and KPIs to optimize rig performance, identify process inefficiencies, develop improvement plans, and support field operations. The role creates reports and visualizations, performs root-cause analysis, advises customers and operations teams, trains personnel, evaluates monitoring technologies, and standardizes best practices. Regular field travel, customer engagement, and collaboration with technology, marketing, analytics, and operations teams are required.

Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and backend services across web, mobile, desktop, and cloud-native projects. Collaborate with developers and UX teams to design responsive customer-facing interfaces, integrate APIs, test across devices and browsers, troubleshoot defects, and improve development processes and technologies. The role requires modern web framework experience, database knowledge, RESTful API integration, Git proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

Develop and improve autonomous truck planning and control algorithms using C++ and Python. Investigate driving issues through simulation, vehicle data, logs, and code analysis; design rigorous experiments; analyze failures and regressions; document reproducible results; and collaborate with validation and simulation engineers on testing and autonomy-stack integration.

Integrates optical devices, electronics, and packaging into optical modules and transceivers. Conducts component evaluation, assembly, characterization, testing, experiments, and data analysis to improve performance, yield, and reliability. Supports issue resolution, new product introduction, production transfer, technical documentation, corrective actions, and process improvements while collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams.

Develop and maintain production test software, hardware, scripts, equipment, and procedures. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, analyze test failures, improve production yields, support root-cause analysis, coordinate with customers and internal teams, execute testing improvement projects, and train technicians and testers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Develop and maintain software and hardware testing resources for manufacturing production. Create test scripts and plans, troubleshoot production test issues, monitor failure trends, improve test yields, maintain test equipment, perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with customers and internal teams, lead testing improvement projects, and train technicians and testers.

Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and supports scalable enterprise software across web, native, and mobile platforms. Responsibilities include system architecture, cloud applications, APIs, integrations, data systems, security, performance optimization, technical documentation, Agile delivery, and production support. The role collaborates with distributed engineering and cross-functional teams, translates requirements into technical solutions, evaluates architectural tradeoffs, mentors engineers, and supports technologies including Salesforce, Azure DevOps, generative AI, and mobile frameworks.

Supports orbit determination solutions, trajectory reconstruction, covariance analysis, tracking-data assessment, navigation products, and spacecraft maneuver planning. The role includes configuring estimation runs, reviewing residuals, checking coordinate and time-system accuracy, maintaining Python scripts and workflows, troubleshooting analyses, documenting results, and communicating findings to mission teams. Level II engineers independently execute routine analyses and support deep-space navigation operations. A bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, Python knowledge, and foundational astrodynamics or estimation expertise are required.

Optimize manufacturing efficiency, capacity, product costs, labor productivity, quality, and lead times. Develop performance metrics and dashboards, assess manufacturing capabilities, apply Lean principles, analyze production data, and lead cross-functional process improvement and new product introduction projects. The role collaborates with production, engineering, and production control teams and may require work in a cleanroom environment.