Software Engineer

Job Description:

Job Summary

This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scientific software that converts raw spacecraft data into high-precision products used by astronomers worldwide. The position supports multiple space science missions and contributes directly to calibration pipelines and data processing systems in a fast-paced, multi-mission environment.

The role involves close collaboration with astronomers and engineering teams to develop robust, accurate software solutions for processing spectral astronomical data. The engineer will help identify technical challenges, implement effective solutions, and provide guidance to both internal teams and end users.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for processing and calibrating astronomical data
• Build and enhance calibration pipelines for space-based scientific instruments
• Collaborate with astronomers to deliver solutions to complex scientific problems
• Contribute to both internal development efforts and external user-facing tools
• Identify issues, implement fixes, and improve performance and reliability of data processing software
• Provide technical guidance to development teams and end users

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Python software development
• Experience developing software in C
• Experience using open-source scientific libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and Astropy
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative version-control workflows
• Experience working with spectral astronomical data
• Familiarity with software testing tools and practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with data formats such as YAML, JSON, HDF5, or similar
• Experience working with astronomical data formats
• Educational background in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, astronomy, or a closely related discipline

Working Place:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Company :

2026 Feb 12th Virtual - Space Telescope Science Institute