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Updated: 1 March 2010
Since 1990, Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) of San Diego, California has been designing, developing, operating, and conducting scientific research with space camera systems onboard various spacecraft. MSSS cameras include those aboard Mars Observer (MO), Mars Global Survyeor (MGS), Mars Polar Lander (MPL), Mars Climate Orbiter (MCO), Mars Odyssey (ODY), the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), Cosmos 1, the Phoenix Mars Lander (PHX), and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). MSSS is currently completing cameras for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, Curiosity (launching October/December 2011), and for the Juno mission to Jupiter (launching August 2011). In 2006, MSSS completed 10 years of operation of the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) and began operating the Mars Color Imager (MARCI) and Context Camera (CTX) aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
The MSSS web site (http://www.msss.com/) includes descriptions of these projects, as well as samples of recent images returned from Mars.
MSSS is looking for a scientific applications programmer. This is a full-time position, with benefits, at our facility in San Diego, CA.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS/MS in a scientific or engineering field, or equivalent experience and at least five (5) years experience developing scientific applications.
Required fluency:
Experience is required in one or more of the following areas:
Other highly desirable experience includes:
Candidates will be asked to provide code samples representative of their experience, and to solve simple C programming and mathematical problems as part of the interview process.
Our software group is a small, hand-on, science-driven team environment where initiative is encouraged and appreciated. Our candidate must be a self-starter, team-player, multi-tasker; with excellent written and oral communication skills.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Submit your Resume via email to: jobs at msss dot com with SOFTWARE ENG in the subject line.
MSSS is looking for an Engineer and/or Scientist to join our Mission Operations Team.
Our team is currently responsible for operating two cameras on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission: the Mars Color Imager (MARCI) and Context (CTX). We will furthermore be operating three cameras on the 2011 Mars Science Lander (MSL) mission: the Mars Descent Imager (MARDI), Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) and Mast Camera (MastCam).
We will train for Camera Operations duties on MRO, which will also be applied to MSL in a couple of years. Tasks will include planning, commanding, retrieving, processing, logging, and archiving of Mars images. In addition, the Operations Team is responsible for monitoring the health and safety of the flight instruments.
Please refer to the MSSS website for more information about all of the MSSS cameras and missions.
Qualifications: B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Planetary Science/Physics/Geology/Astronomy, Computer Science, and/or Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering.
The successful candidate will be a quick study, have high attention to detail, possess the ability to multi-task, as well as to stay focused for long periods of time, and document their work carefully. Good communication and organizational skills are essential. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative and working independently, as well as being an integral part of the team.
UNIX experience is required; Data analysis, shell script writing, programming, systems administration experience, and/or technical writing skills are a plus.
MSSS is a small company, providing a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
To apply for this position: Submit your Resume/CV to the address indicated below with OPERATIONS in the subject line.
MSSS offers a full benefits package and a retirement plan.
Malin Space Science Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested in and qualified for one of the above positions,
please e-mail your resume/cv to
and indicate the position for which you are applying.
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