About the role#
The Space Data and Software Systems Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Post Baccalaureate Student to support our portfolio of space and ground-based programs. You will join the Data Processing Tools and Management team, which focuses on the development and maintenance of software, pipelines, and infrastructure for spacecraft and instrument telemetry. This role involves both software development and systems engineering tasks to support ongoing space mission operations.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the execution of space and ground-based program portfolios.
- Develop and maintain data processing software, pipelines, and deployment infrastructure.
- Provide support for ground-based processing of spacecraft and instrument telemetry.
- Perform software development and systems engineering to support space mission operations.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Completion of your degree within the past 3 years.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- 2+ years of experience with C, C++, or Python.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
- Working knowledge of version control systems such as SVN, git, or mercurial.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with scientific teams.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Must not be currently accepted or enrolled in a graduate program.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position located on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This role is offered on a rolling basis.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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