The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA's flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland (Click here to learn more about our missions). This position could support working from home. Candidates must be in our local market to be able to report on-site when needed.
STScI's Instruments Division (INS) plays a critical role in enabling the worldwide astronomical community and maximizing the science return of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and the Roman Space Telescope (RST). INS is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help advance our state-of-the-art software. If you are a collaborative engineer excited to strengthen the operation of NASA's flagship missions, then you want to join our team!
Your Role & Responsibilities include:
Contribute to the software development of multiple projects and applications using a broad range of technologies while employing software engineering best practices and principles
Work under minimal supervision to solve complex problems, assess implementation details, and perform tasks to advance NASA mission goals
Keep abreast of the software-development landscape and make recommendations for architectural approaches and technologies for new features or applications
Work collaboratively on diverse teams that include other technical staff and domain experts (e.g., astronomers) of varying levels of seniority
Provide mentorship and knowledge transfer to other INS staff
Commit to continuous improvement and innovation
Lead and work with others within small to medium-sized groups
Effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions, both orally and in writing
Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline and a minimum of 8 years in software engineering or development. A Master's degree is preferred but not required.
Proficiency in the Python programming language
Experience working in a Linux-based environment
Experience with a distributed version control system such as Git
Experience with Continuous Integration workflows and testing automation
Experience developing unit tests
Experience mentoring other software engineers
Experience estimating the level of effort and developing implementation plans
Experience with project scoping, including resource estimate and developing implementation plans
Experience with writing online technical documentation
Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident for ITAR compliance
Desirable, but not required
Experience with agile development practices
Experience with relational databases
Experience with web development
Experience with cloud computing services and techniques
Experience with machine learning techniques
Familiarity with Mac OS
The starting position and salary are commensurate with education and experience. We offer an excellent and generous benefits package (Click here to explore our benefits). STScI provides a flexible and welcoming workspace for all (Click here to learn more about our culture).
TO APPLY: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Applications received by May 15th will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.
Direct link: Senior Software Engineer
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STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We reflect this deep dedication by strongly encouraging women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities (Click here to learn more about how we foster Diversity & Inclusion). Veterans, disabled individuals, or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at [email protected] EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
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