Software Engineer

Job Description

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