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Venteon

Software Engineer

Orion, MI · On-site

$135K/yr

Advancement potential * Full time * Paid time off * Medical / Dental / Vision * Profit Sharing & Pension plans Responsibilities of the Software Engineer * Design, implement and maintain programming ...

OASYS

Software Engineer

Littleton, CO · Hybrid

OASYS, INC. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements ...

OASYS

Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · Hybrid

OASYS, INC. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements ...

Tang and Company

Software Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site +1

Software Engineer Employment Type Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager ...

OASYS, INC.

Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

OASYS, INC. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements ...

OASYS, INC.

Software Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

OASYS, INC. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements ...

OASYS, INC.

Software Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

OASYS, INC. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements ...

OASYS, INC.

Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

OASYS, INC. is seeking a full-time Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements ...

Tang and Company

Software Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

Software Engineer Employment Type Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager ...

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How much do full time astronomy software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time astronomy software engineer in the United States is $129,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Astronomy Software Engineer vs Astronomy Data Analyst?

AspectFull Time Astronomy Software EngineerAstronomy Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Astronomy, or related field; programming skillsBachelor's or higher in Astronomy, Physics, or related field; data analysis skills
Work EnvironmentDevelops software for telescopes, observatories, or research institutionsAnalyzes astronomical data sets, often using software tools and programming
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, observatories, space agenciesResearch institutions, universities, space agencies

While both roles involve astronomy and data, a Full Time Astronomy Software Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining software systems, whereas an Astronomy Data Analyst primarily interprets data to support research findings. The software engineer emphasizes programming and software development, while the analyst emphasizes data analysis and interpretation.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Astronomy Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,678 per year, or $62.3 per hour.
AP106 Scientific Software Developer

AP106 Scientific Software Developer

ADNET Systems, Inc.

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

AP106 Scientific Software Developer
We are seeking a Scientific Software Developer with 3 or more years of experience to join the staff at NASA/GSFC's Astrophysics Science Division (ASD), which supports a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, and fundamental physics, to work on the XRISM mission. XRISM is currently in its second year of routine guest observations, and this role reflects that maturity - responsibilities span both ongoing software maintenance and support as well as continued development. Specific duties of this position include the following: software development, maintenance, and support for calibrating and analyzing data from space instruments; writing/editing technical documentation and user guides; and assisting with user support. Also included are development, operation, and maintenance of software for pipeline processing (including monitoring and troubleshooting of operational pipelines), data ingest, and archiving.
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, or Physical Sciences
  • C/C++, Perl, and shell scripting in UNIX/Linux/Mac OSX context
  • Technical Writing experience
  • 3 or more years of experience
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.

Desired:
  • Familiarity with Fortran and Python
  • Experience w/ scientific software packages (e.g. FTOOLS) and FITS data format
  • Experience in developing portable/multi-platform software
  • Experience supporting an operational mission or Science Data Center (SDC) environment
  • Some experience in analyzing astronomical data

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. 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.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today's professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
  • Annual Leave/Sick Leave
  • Military and Family Emergency Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • 401K Plan with Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Swag bags

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