- Participate in the design and development of various tools for astronomical catalogs and services that support community usage of catalogs.
- Develop and maintain various mission catalog data products: observation catalogs (Common Archive Observation Model), source catalogs (Roman Source Catalogs, Guide Star Catalog, Pan-STARRS1 Object Catalog, Hubble Source Catalog, TESS Input Catalog, etc.) and spectra catalogs.
- Participate catalog metadata management development.
- Develop software tools for enhancing catalog data exploration both cross missions in the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST) and cross archive centers.
- Minimum 2 years work experience ( NOT to include school projects, graduate research, internships).
- Strong in Python. Other programming languages good to have.
- Experience with large datasets processing and development.
- Experience with data lake and databases and SQL development.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to describe astronomical data to a broad science community.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems independently, as well as work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, and leadership.
- Cloud based development experience is highly preferred.
- Experience with git, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform and CI/CD process.
- Experience with Containerization.
- Experience with Machine Learning skills used in astronomical catalog data.
- Astronomy or astrophysics background is desired but not required.
- Knowledge of Trino or similar technologies is preferred.
- Deep learning and image processing knowledge is preferred.
- Generous time off benefits that include eight paid holidays, two discretionary holidays, up to 24 days of vacation leave, and 12 days for sick leave
- Flexible work schedule with healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription plans, and more
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Software Engineer - Baltimore, United States - STScI
Description
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science and flight operations centers for NASA's flagship observatories on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the science operations center for several NASA missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
The Data Management Division at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST). MAST will also contribute to science operations for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, including its archive, in formulation for launch in the mid-2020s. STScI hosts the MAST archive that contains data from more than 20 missions. This position will lead archive scientific development activities related to astronomical catalogs data products, and provide scientific guidance on catalog development efforts. This employee will assist in the development of user documentation and tutorials on MAST catalog data products, tools, and interfaces.
This position can support hybrid work (only one day in the office, every quarter). Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV). This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence in order to meet ITAR requirement.
Applications received by 5/25/2024, will receive full consideration.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Astronomy, Physics, Math or a relevant field with a minimum of 2 years work experience. Substitution of additional relevant education or experience will be considered.
Compensation is commensurate with education, skills and experience.
Our excellent benefits include:
Employer retirement contribution – direct STScI contribution of 10% of your salary from your first day
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STScI offers a flexible and welcoming workspace for all. STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We strongly encourage women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities. Veterans, disabled individuals, or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
As a leader in the astronomical community, AURA is committed to diversity and inclusion. AURA develops and supports programs that advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout the workforce
As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA and all of the centers do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The statements below, as well as the requests for self-identification, are required under these regulations. We encourage your participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements for protection and assisting us in our record-keeping and reporting. Your responses are kept strictly confidential.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)