Job Description: Job SummaryThis role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scientific software that converts raw spacecraft data into high-precision data products used by astronomers worldwide. The position supports multiple space science missions and contributes to calibration pipelines, data processing automation, and data quality monitoring in a fast-paced, multi-mission environment.
The engineer will collaborate closely with scientists and developers to deliver reliable, accurate, and scalable software solutions. This role involves both internal development and external-facing support, requiring strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication with diverse user communities.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain software for processing and calibrating astronomical data
- Build and enhance calibration software for space-based scientific instruments
- Contribute to automation of data processing pipelines and data quality monitoring systems
- Support development of scientific data formats and open-source astronomy libraries
- Collaborate with astronomers to deliver solutions for complex scientific problems
- Identify issues, implement fixes, and 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
- 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 
