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Temporary Astronomy Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$90K/yr

Software Eng/Developer III Job Summary ... The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a scientific center within the Office ...

Senior Software Engineer

Baltimore, MD

$121K - $160K/yr

Our staff spans astronomy, engineering, education, IT, communications, and administration--working together to bring space science to the world. STScI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join ...

The cyberinfrastructure team at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an engineer to join our software and operations team.

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 ...

... 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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How much do temporary astronomy software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary 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.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Astronomy Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 58% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 41% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,678 per year, or $62.3 per hour.
2026 Space Astronomy Summer Program

$880/wk

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Each summer, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) hires about a dozen highly motivated college students for the Space Astronomy Summer Program (SASP) to work individually with STScI researchers and staff on projects that include Astrophysics Research; Science Software Engineering; Science Instrument Calibration; and Science Public Outreach. STScI is a premier astronomical research institution, and our scientific staff of astronomers, scientists, analysts, and engineers is at the forefront of some of the most exciting astronomy going on today. Topics that may be addressed include the study of our own solar system and the Milky Way, the formation and composition of the first stars and galaxies, dark energy, exoplanets and their atmospheres, and more.

Our competitive program runs June 1 through July 31, 2026, and is primarily open to upper-division undergraduates with a strong interest in space-based astronomy, software engineering, or public outreach (other candidates may be considered on an individual basis). In addition to hands-on projects, students are matched with a mentor and will attend a variety of lectures. Students receive a stipend- $880 per week. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026, to receive full consideration. 

If you have questions regarding the application process or the internship, please refer to: http://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/space-astronomy-summer-program

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