We are seeking a Junior Python programmer to support the development of data analysis software for the NASA/ESA Solar Orbiter mission. This is a part-time (20-30 hours per week) position that is based at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.   The position may become full-time depending upon future funding.

Position duties

• Become familiar with the SunPy (https://sunpy.org) open-source Python library for Solar Physics data analysis and visualization.
• Support the parallelization of spectral fitting packages in the Astropy Python library used in Astronomy.
• Expand the capability of the Solar Orbiter SPICE instrument software to read data into a graphical interface tool.
• Update the SPICE data reader to comply with the latest version of the ndcube package designed for handling n-dimensional datacubes.
• Troubleshoot, track, and resolve technical issues.
• Work with users to improve existing features and develop new applications.
• Maintain software using the Git version control system.

Required Experience

• Recent Bachelors in Computer Science or Information Technology (or equivalent degree/diploma). Undergraduates will also be considered.
• Python programming (at least two years).
• Git version control system.

US Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required