Ground System Development Post-Masters Student
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, United States
What You Will Do
The Space Data Science & Systems Group (ISR-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Post‑Master’s student to support our portfolio of space‑based programs. The successful candidate will join the Ground & Operational Software Engineering team, developing software and algorithms for the sustainment of ground elements of our space programs, working in a classified environment and demonstrating strong commitment to security.
Qualifications
2+ years of programming experience with C/C++, Rust, and/or Python
Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
Experience with SVN, git, or mercurial
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with scientific teams
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science degree; completed within the past 3 years, GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale
Not enrolled in a graduate PhD program
Desired Qualifications
4+ years of programming experience with C/C++ or Rust
Experience developing, testing, deploying, and iterating scientific algorithms
Experience designing and deploying modular and scalable applications
Experience with containers and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Argo)
Experience with satellite sensors, systems, and programs
Experience developing formalized unit or integration test software
Eligibility
The position requires Q clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Certain foreign nationals listed in the National Defense Authorization Act are prohibited from accessing facilities. The clearance requirement may limit eligibility for dual citizens.
Location
Onsite, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Benefits
PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
401(k) with 6% matching and 3.5% annual contributions
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and paid time off, holidays
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Relocation package for moves outside a 50‑mile radius
Equal Opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable laws.
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The Space Data Science & Systems Group (ISR-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Post‑Master’s student to support our portfolio of space‑based programs. The successful candidate will join the Ground & Operational Software Engineering team, developing software and algorithms for the sustainment of ground elements of our space programs, working in a classified environment and demonstrating strong commitment to security.
Qualifications
2+ years of programming experience with C/C++, Rust, and/or Python
Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
Experience with SVN, git, or mercurial
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with scientific teams
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science degree; completed within the past 3 years, GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale
Not enrolled in a graduate PhD program
Desired Qualifications
4+ years of programming experience with C/C++ or Rust
Experience developing, testing, deploying, and iterating scientific algorithms
Experience designing and deploying modular and scalable applications
Experience with containers and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Argo)
Experience with satellite sensors, systems, and programs
Experience developing formalized unit or integration test software
Eligibility
The position requires Q clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Certain foreign nationals listed in the National Defense Authorization Act are prohibited from accessing facilities. The clearance requirement may limit eligibility for dual citizens.
Location
Onsite, Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Benefits
PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
401(k) with 6% matching and 3.5% annual contributions
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and paid time off, holidays
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Relocation package for moves outside a 50‑mile radius
Equal Opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable laws.
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