Python Software Developer – Data & Analytics (NCAPS)

Tracking Code
9822-987
Posted Date
10/9/2026
Job Location
Remote, California
Location of Position
Remote, California
Work Arrangement
Fully-Remote: 100%
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Clearance Required?
Ability to Qualify
Level of Clearance Required
Public Trust
The NASA Aerospace Capabilities Portfolio Office (ACPO) consolidates aerospace capabilities across multiple NASA Centers and has ongoing software and data development work that supports its applications and its broader data community. Python is the primary development language for this work, and day-to-day development is done predominantly in Python.
This is a fully remote position open to candidates residing in the United States, excluding the following states: AR, CT, DE, HI, IA, KS, MT, NE, NJ, NY, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)
Develop, maintain, and operate software and data applications supporting ACPO.
Build and maintain data pipelines and workflows that prepare, validate, and integrate data from multiple sources.
Implement applied analytics and machine learning features that support ACPO analysis and decision making.
Build interactive dashboards and tools that make data usable for engineers, analysts, and program staff.
Support data quality, testing, documentation, and day-to-day operations of delivered software.
Collaborate with other developers, data staff, and program staff to deliver working software.
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or business
Strong, demonstrated proficiency in Python
Foundational software development skills, such as building applications and working with data
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation for a position of NASA Public Trust; US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with ACPO or the applications and development environment it uses
Prior experience supporting NASA, ideally in an aeronautics or aerospace research environment
Experience developing software or data workflows for aero science or aerospace research and test data, for example wind tunnel, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or flight test data
Experience building data pipelines, applied machine learning features, or interactive dashboards in Python
Experience building interactive dashboards in Python, especially with Dash
Experience working in a cloud environment
Experience with data orchestration tooling
Experience with version control and collaborative development practices
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Minimum Salary
$73,000.00
Maximum Salary
$85,000.00
Salary Type
Annually
The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Work arrangement
Yes