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Aura Astronomy

$107 - $126/hr

... astronomy and data science. Our Education and Public Outreach (EPO) team at the Vera C. Rubin ... Extensive, proven experience with Craft CMS and other content management systems * Extensive ...

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Software Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

You will partner closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and engineers to translate ... Astronomer, or similar tools. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern ...

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Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is ... manage. If you're driven by impact, excited by scale, and ready to work on the kind of ...

New York University

Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $250K/yr

... astrophysics, biology, neuroscience and quantum computing. The selected candidates will work ... The Software Engineer will report to Shirley Ho, Senior Research Scientist and is a full-time fixed ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager 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 Manager Astronomy Software Engineer vs Astronomy Software Engineer?

AspectManager Astronomy Software EngineerAstronomy Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Astronomy, or related field; leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Astronomy, or related field; coding skills
Work EnvironmentTeam leadership, project management, cross-department collaborationSoftware development, testing, data analysis
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, observatories, aerospace companiesResearch labs, observatories, tech firms in astronomy
Common Search & ComparisonLeadership, project oversight, team managementTechnical skills, coding, software development

The Manager Astronomy Software Engineer focuses on leading teams, managing projects, and overseeing software development in astronomy. In contrast, an Astronomy Software Engineer primarily concentrates on coding, developing, and testing astronomy-related software. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but the manager role emphasizes leadership and coordination within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Manager Astronomy Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,678 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Senior Full stack Engineer (Software Engineer III)

Aura Astronomy

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$107 - $126/hr

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Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SOFTW005591

  • Posted : August 16, 2026
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
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Tucson, AZ, USA

Description

NSF’s NOIRLab is reshaping public engagement with astronomy and data science. Our Education and Public Outreach (EPO) team at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory builds interactive, data-driven digital experiences and visualizations that connect learners of all ages with the cosmos. We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to help lead the development of engaging web-based data visualizations that make Rubin’s data accessible, understandable and inspiring to the public.

This is more than just a software engineering role, it is an opportunity to shape how millions of people experience the universe.

About the Role

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer on our EPO team, you will be instrumental in architecting and delivering modern, visualization-rich web applications that support our educational and public science initiatives. You will lead feature development, guide frontend strategy and UX implementation and collaborate closely with designers, scientists and other engineers. Your work will directly impact products ranging from interactive classroom investigations to rich astronomical visualizations and Rubin’s public-facing websites.

What You Will Be Working On

Our stack includes a headless Craft CMS (PHP/PostgreSQL), a React/Next.js frontend and content delivery via GraphQL, all deployed in the Google Cloud Platform. While you will work on the full stack, your primary focus will be on building modern, performant, web applications with accessible and interactive data visualizations and experiences.

Key projects include:

  • An interactive astronomical image viewer with data overlays
  • Classroom web apps built on real Rubin Observatory data
  • The public-facing Rubin Observatory website
  • A component library of reusable React/Next.js widgets for science education
Core Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the full-stack implementation of EPO web products
  • Lead the frontend development of new features from concept to release, defining scope, collaborating on UX, coding, testing, deploying
  • Drive frontend architecture and contribute to strategic technical direction in collaboration with other team members
  • Partner with our UI/UX designer to bring thoughtful, accessible, user-friendly designs to life
  • Build interactive tools and data visualizations that communicate complex astronomical data to non-experts
  • Identify and champion tech debt and performance optimization opportunities
  • Ensure products meet WCAG accessibility standards
  • Contribute to automated testing (Cypress/Playwright) and documentation
  • Conduct code reviews and collaborate closely with engineers, product owners and external stakeholders
  • Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership on multiple projects
  • 5+ years working with React
  • Strong understanding of React Server Components, advanced caching strategies and security best practices with React/Next.js
  • Extensive, proven experience with TypeScript
  • Extensive, proven experience with Git, GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows
  • Extensive, proven experience with GraphQL and REST APIs
  • Extensive, proven experience with SQL and database schema design
  • Extensive, proven experience with Craft CMS and other content management systems
  • Extensive, proven experience writing backend services and APIs in Python
  • Clear and effective communicator, adept at conveying technical information to non-technical audiences
  • Comfortable working in a remote, distributed team environment
  • Experience solving frontend performance issues
  • Familiarity navigating a cloud provider web console
Preferences
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience
  • Experience with creating visualizations with WebGL frameworks
  • Industry experience in mission-driven tech, with a focus on delivering impactful, user-centered solutions
  • Passion for astronomy, science communication or online education
  • 3+ years with Next.js
  • Experience with CSS modules and React Three Fiber
Salary Range

$107,400 – $125,700 per year. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us

At NSF’s NOIRLab, we believe in science for everyone. Our EPO team is committed to building tools that not only inform but ignite curiosity and empower discovery. You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values creativity, experimentation and technical excellence — and you will help shape how a new generation interacts with the night sky.

AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found atBenefits by Location - Aura Human Resources

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