Temporary GNC Engineer
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Job Summary
The task at hand consists of enhancing an established astrodynamics software package called Basilisk. The engineer will focus on supporting the interfaces between the core codebase and a separate image generation application, as well as supporting general capabilities driven by the needs of the mission.
Who We Are
LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder employing over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Specific job functions may include, but are not limited to:
- Designing, developing, and modifying APIs to support astrodynamics modeling and analysis
- Supporting robust image processing capabilities
- Supporting the interface between core Basilisk code base and other software components
- Code documentation, testing, and validation
- Contributions to a software development team environment
What You Should Know
- Due to US export control restrictions, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- This is a temporary, hourly position and does not include benefits.
What We Can Offer
$37.50/hr.
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What We Require
- Completed undergraduate in computer science or related discipline.
What You Will Need
- Experience in Basilisk.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience developing both discrete event and continuous time simulation software.
- Experience deriving and reasoning about large complex software code bases.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue through 8/15/2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu