Senior Specialist, Science And Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics) National Geographic SocietySenior Specialist, Science And Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics)Washington, DC$65,500–$69,000 / yearThe Senior Specialist's primary responsibility is supporting the Science and Innovation Programs team programmatic needs, developing Requests for Proposals, evaluating and recommending Level 1 and Level 2 research and conservation grants, providing high-quality customer service to grantees - our National Geographic Explorers - and supporting other dynamically evolving needs across the Science and Innovation Programs team. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Senior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics) National Geographic SocietySenior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics)Washington, DCThe Senior Specialist's primary responsibility is supporting the Science and Innovation Programs team programmatic needs, developing Requests for Proposals, evaluating and recommending Level 1 and Level 2 research and conservation grants, providing high-quality customer service to grantees - our National Geographic Explorers - and supporting other dynamically evolving needs across the Science and Innovation Programs team. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
2026 Space Astronomy Summer Program Vets Hired2026 Space Astronomy Summer ProgramBaltimore, MarylandThis summer program offers highly motivated college students the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional researchers and technical staff on hands-on projects in space science and science operations. Participants contribute to real-world projects across a range of disciplines, including astrophysics research, scientific software engineering, instrument calibration, and science communication.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Extragalactic Astronomy Vets HiredPostdoctoral Researcher in Extragalactic AstronomyBaltimore, MarylandThe position involves working on large survey programs and collaborative research projects centered on galaxy evolution and the circumgalactic medium, with opportunities to contribute to both existing studies and independently driven research. The researcher will collaborate with an international team of scientists and may dedicate a portion of their time to developing new projects aligned with their scientific interests.
Senior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics) National GeographicSenior Specialist, Science and Innovation Programs (Space, Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Astrophysics)Washington, DC$65,500–$69,000 / yearThe Senior Specialist’s primary responsibility is supporting the Science and Innovation Programs team programmatic needs, developing Requests for Proposals, evaluating and recommending Level 1 and Level 2 research and conservation grants, providing high-quality customer service to grantees – our National Geographic Explorers – and supporting other dynamically evolving needs across the Science and Innovation Programs team. Organizes data and implements data best practices, performs research, data validation, and manipulation; works with team members to create NGS forms, reports, campaigns, and dashboards to visualize program impact; summarizes data and metrics for use in divisional reporting and analysis.
Data Scientist - multiple levels - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED Constellation TechnologiesData Scientist - multiple levels - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIREDColumbia, Maryland$120,000–$220,000 / yearA degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Information Systems, Engineering), a degree in the physical/hard sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy), or other science disciplines with a substantial computational component (i.e., behavioral, social, and life) may be considered if it includes a concentration of coursework (typically 5 or more courses) in advanced mathematics (typically 300 level or higher; such as linear algebra, probability and statistics, machine learning) and/or computer science (e.g., algorithms, programming, data structures, data mining, artificial intelligence). The benefits package: • Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA • Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium • Vision with 80% employer paid premium • Employer paid Life insurance 100% • Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100% • Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement • Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation • Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
Head of Data Science Mission Office Space Telescope Science InstituteHead of Data Science Mission OfficeBaltimore, MD$210,000–$250,000 / yearThey will work to expand the scientific value of data holdings, which include the missions STScI directly operates (HST, JWST, Roman and future missions) as well as the multi-mission, multi-wavelength data of the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST), and to lower barriers to scientific discovery. The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), is NASA's science operations center for missions including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes.
AP108 HEASARC Senior Scientific Software Developer SupportAP108 HEASARC Senior Scientific Software DeveloperGreenbelt, MarylandAP108 HEASARC Senior Scientific Software Developer The High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive (HEASARC) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) seeks a senior scientific software developer with significant experience in developing, maintaining, and managing open source software. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
AP110 Principal Software Systems Engineer / Full-Stack Architect SupportAP110 Principal Software Systems Engineer / Full-Stack ArchitectGreenbelt, MarylandRemoteAP110 Principal Software Systems Engineer / Full-Stack Architect Program: NASA GSFC Astrophysics Science Division: Guest Observer Facility (GOF) Modernization Project Location: Remote Position, US-based only (occasional travel to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD will be required for badging and review milestones) Employment Type: Full-time contractor position Level: Senior / Principal (~10+ years of relevant experience) Eligibility: Must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR); having resided in the US for the past 3 consecutive years and able to meet the access requirements for a system handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Defining Success: By the end of 2026, you deliver a credible, demonstrable prototype that unifies key parts of the proposal–review–grant workflow for an initial set of missions, earns buy-in from participating mission stakeholders, and establishes the architecture, security posture, and team practices needed to iterate quickly toward a production system.
Post-Doctoral Research in Modeling Accretion on to Black Hole Binaries Vets HiredPost-Doctoral Research in Modeling Accretion on to Black Hole BinariesBaltimore, MarylandThe role involves advancing numerical simulations of circumbinary accretion, exploring new physical regimes, and analyzing the resulting orbital evolution and multi-messenger observational signatures in preparation for upcoming astronomical surveys and observatories. The researcher will work closely with a collaborative team of scientists and will have opportunities to pursue independent research or initiate new projects in related areas.
Archive Analyst, II Vets HiredArchive Analyst, IIBaltimore, MarylandThis role focuses on creating clear, user-oriented documentation and tutorials that help the global astrophysics community access, understand, and use a large astronomical data archive supporting numerous past, current, and upcoming space science missions. Responsibilities span written documentation, Python-based Jupyter notebooks, workshops, and direct community support, helping users at all experience levels—from beginners to advanced researchers.
ESA/AURA Astronomer Opportunities Space Telescope Science InstituteESA/AURA Astronomer OpportunitiesBaltimore, MDD. or equivalent degree in astronomy or physics or related discipline, with a strong, established record of active, independent research and scientific publications, excellent technical skills, and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, in order to provide first-class support to the multi-faceted needs of our missions within STScI's international environment. For all positions, intermediate (or higher) level coding experience in Python is required, including: experience working with common libraries such as astropy, performing astronomical data reduction and analysis, jupyter notebooks, familiarity with object-oriented programming and collaborative coding practices such as Github.
Quantum Space General Interest Application Quantum SpaceQuantum Space General Interest ApplicationRockville, MarylandPast work inclusive of, but not limited to, the following fields: Artificial intelligence & machine learning, image processing, data science, mission and spacecraft systems, flight hardware, flight software, PNT, space domain awareness, flight operations. Quantum Space is leading the next commercial space frontier with the development of our lunar constellation to provide data buy services, host payloads/instruments, deploy spacecraft, and perform space logistics for our partners. .
Program Financial Analyst National Optical Astronomy ObservatoryProgram Financial AnalystWashington, DC$85,000–$93,000 / yearNOIRLab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which operates as a matrix organization, providing services across a range of programs: Gemini, Rubin, MSO (CTIO and KPNO), and CSDC; with facilities in three geographic locations: Arizona, Chile and Hawai'i. This is a mid‑level, high‑impact role for a hands‑on financial analyst who enjoys partnering with leadership, translating technical financial data into insights, and supporting data‑driven decision‑making in a mission‑driven, scientific research environment.