As a part of a small team, will perform software system engineering for science data processing and data management systems in support of interferometry missions and projects. As a part of a team, will gather and maintain requirements for science data processing and data management systems, perform trade studies, participate in architectural design of systems to process and manage interferometric data, develop operations concepts and plans, interact with system engineers on supported missions and projects, and write technical documents and make presentations. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Previous experience in working with astronomers or other scientists is highly desirable, as is previous work in science data management, science observation planning, or science operations. Experience in working on space flight projects is desirable.
Openings are available at the staff or support scientist levels.
Requires PhD in Physics, Astronomy, or related discipline and two to five years experience. Experience with the reduction of data from modern astronomical detectors, and scientific publications based on the use of one or more space astronomy missions are also required. Infrared astronomy background is highly desirable, as is experience with science planning or data reduction and analysis for space observatories, especially at the system design level. Please have three letters of reference sent to the address below. Requires Bachelor or Masters in computer science or one of the physical sciences and 4-6 years of experience.