Astrophysics Software Engineer for XRISM Pipelines

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis is seeking a Scientific Software Developer to support NASA/GSFC’s Astrophysics Science Division. The role involves software development, maintenance, and user support for the XRISM mission. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years experience, and proficiency in C/C++, Perl, and UNIX/Linux. The position is critical for the operational mission, offering opportunities for hands-on contributions to scientific research.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in software development.
• Experience in analyzing astronomical data is preferred.
• Familiarity with scientific software packages is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for calibrating and analyzing data from space instruments.
• Write/edit technical documentation and user guides.
• Assist with user support and troubleshooting operational pipelines.

Skills

C/C++

Perl

Technical Writing

Shell Scripting

Fortran

Python

FTOOLS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, or Physical Sciences

Job description

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis is seeking a Scientific Software Developer to support NASA/GSFC’s Astrophysics Science Division. The role involves software development, maintenance, and user support for the XRISM mission. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years experience, and proficiency in C/C++, Perl, and UNIX/Linux. The position is critical for the operational mission, offering opportunities for hands-on contributions to scientific research.