Postdoctoral Mission Software Engineer for Landolt Mission

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

NASA Landolt mission project

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, sponsors a NASA Landolt mission position for a Mission Software Engineer. The role develops, tests, and integrates flight software, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams across NASA and partner institutions.

A terminal degree in a space-related field is required, with experience in C, Python, or JavaScript and familiarity with software development practices. The position is full-time with hybrid eligibility, offering opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relevant field with emphasis on space systems development.
• Experience producing working code in a relevant language (C, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• Familiarity with industry best practices in software development.

Responsibilities

• Generate, debug, and integrate code for flight-ready mission software.
• Assist in software testing, verification, and integration.
• Comply with NASA space systems requirements and procedures.
• Write or co-write papers and deliverables for NASA and professional journals.

Skills

C

Python

JavaScript

Education

Terminal degree in Computer/Software Eng; Aerospace Eng; Systems Eng or related field (space systems)

Job description

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, sponsors a NASA Landolt mission position for a Mission Software Engineer. The role develops, tests, and integrates flight software, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams across NASA and partner institutions.

A terminal degree in a space-related field is required, with experience in C, Python, or JavaScript and familiarity with software development practices. The position is full-time with hybrid eligibility, offering opportunities to contribute to