Job Summary
LASP is seeking a motivated individual with experience and interest in scientific software engineering and data processing. Join our team of professionals and students developing and operating software systems for NASA space missions’ data processing and analysis! As a team member, you'll contribute your skills and experiences to implement scientific processing algorithms, maintain and improve existing systems, and develop new capabilities. We cultivate a culture that values creativity, empathy, work-life balance, critical thinking, problem solving, and diversity.
Our team works closely together and collaborates with scientists, mission operators, engineers, students, and other colleagues and stakeholders. We are looking for applicants that connect and communicate well with diversified teams. On the job training is expected and mentoring/support is an innate part of our team dynamic.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Founded a decade before NASA, the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder is revolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos. LASP is deeply committed to inspiring and educating the next generation of space explorers. From enabling the first exploratory rocket measurements of Earth’s upper atmosphere to trailblazing observations of every planet in the solar system, LASP is at the forefront of solar, planetary and space physics research, space-weather monitoring, and the search for evidence of habitable worlds.
LASP advances scientific discovery and inspires the next generation through research, innovation, and education in space sciences. We employ over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students that work closely to cultivate creative ideas and explore novel solutions to make the impossible possible.
LASP is dedicated to building and maintaining a unique synergism of expertise in space science, engineering, and spacecraft operations. Through research projects, LASP participates actively in the training of the future leaders of space research and helps the University of Colorado to educate students with valued technical and scientific skills. Development and use of innovative technologies and continuing participation in new research initiatives ensures a strong leadership role for LASP into the future. LASP is proud of our work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for a broad range of experiences. Further information about LASP can be found here .
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Contributing to the development, maintenance, and testing of the CLARREO Pathfinder Science Data System.