Ground System Development Post-Masters Student

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Onsite, Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• 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

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.