Telescope Software Developer

National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada • penticton, regional district of okanagan similkameen • Posted July 09, 2026

Position Overview

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons.

Job Details

  • City: Penticton
  • Organizational Unit: Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Classification: CS-2
  • Tenure: Term
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Language Requirements: English
  • Work Arrangements: Full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified. Alternative arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates or as required.

Role Overview

The NRC is looking for a Telescope Software Developer to support our Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre. The successful candidate will work in an Agile team to design, develop, and maintain software and software/physical infrastructure that enables current and future astronomical discovery.

Primary Responsibilities