RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Operations &...
Boulder, CO
Jun 12, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description
Who We Are:

SwRI Mission and Science Operations group in Boulder, Colorado. We are currently flying 11 spacecraft in mission operations (PUNCH and CYGNSS), have two missions in development (QuickSounder, CubIXXS), have three commercial lunar lander payloads (LITMIS, DIMPLE, Mini-FND), and are organizing science operations for NASA planetary missions Lucy and New Horizons. We are looking for multi-talented individuals that are looking for a fast moving, agile career in Ground Systems, Mission Operations, Science Operations and CubeSat and Instrument Development.

Objectives of this Role:
  • Design automated ground software to coordinate ground and spacecraft activities.
  • Contribute software expertise to instrument developments, CubeSats.
  • Design MOC standard operating procedures uniquely tailored to each mission.
  • Build, merge, review command loads for mission operations. Develop and provide review products, track action items, change requests, and sequence reviews from various teams
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Develop tools for mission operations to help with automation and efficiency.
  • Attend weekly planning and coordination meetings with Spacecraft design team, Science Operations, and Mission Operations.
  • Support and track resolution of Problem Reports.
  • Support requirements verification by developing test procedures and closing out verification artifacts.
Requirements:
  • Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineering degree or related degree field with relevant AI experience
  • 3+ years: Experience with Python and working in Linux or Unix environment. Knowledge of computing libraries such as Pandas, Astropy, etc. is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Linux networking is a plus.
  • Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control using Git.
  • Experience interacting with and interpreting binary data from low-level hardware interfaces and subsystems.
PDN-9f23dd96-950b-4263-9067-7d61d3beedd8
Job Information
Job Category:
Other
Spotlight Employer
Related jobs
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the m...
Jul 4, 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the m...
Jul 4, 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the m...
Jul 4, 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX
©2025 TalentAlly.
Powered by TalentAlly.
Apply for this job
RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Operations &...
Southwest Research Institute
Boulder, CO
Jun 12, 2025
Full-time
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy and consent to receive emails from us about job opportunities, career resources, and other relevant updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Continue to Apply

Southwest Research Institute would like you to finish the application on their website.

Ace your interview with
AI-powered interview practice

Get comfortable talking to hiring managers, receive personalized feedback on areas for improvement, sharpen your ability to answer the most common questions, and build confidence in formulating strong responses on the spot. Click the button below to begin your three free virtual interviews!