Gravitational Wave Data Scientist & Lead Software Engineer

CRESST II; Greenbelt (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CRESST II at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center invites applications for a research scientist position focused on gravitational wave data analysis and production deployment. You will contribute to the LISA team and the SGS data products, with interdisciplinary collaboration across GSFC, UMBC, and external partners.

The role emphasizes both independent research and mentorship of junior team members, with a retirement-renewable term and a requirement for a Ph.D. in the relevant field.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field by the date of appointment.
• Minimum of three years postdoctoral experience preferred.
• In-person or hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Develop gravitational wave data analysis algorithms and deploy them in production systems used for ground system testing and, eventually, flight data.
• Contribute to NASA SGS efforts through the development of algorithms and their deployment in production systems.
• Provide mentorship/leadership within small groups and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Gravitational wave data analysis

Full-stack software development

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy or physics

Job description

CRESST II at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center invites applications for a research scientist position focused on gravitational wave data analysis and production deployment. You will contribute to the LISA team and the SGS data products, with interdisciplinary collaboration across GSFC, UMBC, and external partners.

The role emphasizes both independent research and mentorship of junior team members, with a retirement-renewable term and a requirement for a Ph.D. in the relevant field.