This Week in Jobs: 25 out-of-this-world tech career opportunities

52 years ago tomorrow, the United States launched its first space station, Skylab. May 14, 1973, marked the start of the first time astronauts spent an extended period of time in space.

For 24 days, a team gathered research data, ran experiments and observed the galaxy via the Apollo Telescope, all while working from what would become the precursor to the International Space Station.

It was the first time we saw solar flares and were able to observe weather patterns from above.  

Today, people generally don’t pay much attention when scientists board rockets and blast off to live on a space station, or even when robots travel to other planets. Celebrity space trips like the one with Katy Perry (and Arlington, Virginia  STEM entrepreneur Aisha Bowe) do get attention — and backlash, as some people tire of billionaire space projects. 

But NASA alone has five Mars missions happening right now, and is planning a manned mission for the 2030s. If you want to watch a rocket launch, you might be surprised how often they’re streamed from different parts of the world on Youtube — not to mention the live ISS feed.

Meanwhile, back on Earth, we have job listings.

The News

What it takes to build a tech ecosystem, according to Technical.ly 2025 RealLIST Connectors.

How technical leadership gaps broke three once-mighty tech companies.

Why a company helping employees build long-term wealth is good for business.

Virginia’s governor vetoes a bill that would regulate AI, with support from entrepreneurs who say that bread rules stifle innovation.

Pittsburgh is one of the country’s top robotics hubs. Is Nebraska next?

Client Spotlight

Engineers and developers at Susquehanna focus on the entire technology stack, always with an eye toward evolving a stable, scalable, optimized environment with minimized risk. Employees use a mix of in-house developed applications combined with customized out-of-box technologies that allow us to create the optimal solution for any project.

Engineers work on multiple projects simultaneously, playing a crucial role in the entire project life cycle. From crafting innovative solutions and coding applications to providing support for existing systems, their work directly influences the success of the business, empowering them to solve complex challenges and make a tangible impact.

Learn more about Susquehanna and explore career opportunities.

The Jobs

Greater Philly

• Software company Certara is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer.
• Dental technology company Kleer and Membersy needs an Integration Engineer.
• Susquehanna International Group is looking for people to fill these roles:
  • Experienced Team Lead
  • Technology Purchasing Associate
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Python PySpark Developer 
  • Linux/Windows Engineer
• AI and technology consultant firm SEI is seeking an AI and Technology Consultant to join the team.
• Retailer Five Below is hiring a Solutions Architect.

DC + Baltimore

• Baltimore City Public Schools has an opening for a Knowledge Management Analyst.
• T. Rowe Price is looking for a Biotech Associate in Baltimore.
• DataAnnotation is looking for Data Engineers to help train AI models. 
• Brooksource needs a Business Analyst.
• Amazon Web Services has a listing for a Software Development Engineer, Specialist Engineering – Media & Game Tech in Arlington.
• Trek Bicycle in Arlington is hiring a Production Tech.

Pittsburgh

• Logistics firm Wesco needs an IT Technology Lead.
• Westinghouse Electric Company has a listing for a Computer Tech C.
• AI-driven HireArt is hiring an Engineering Tech II.
• University of Pittsburgh needs a Sr. Data Warehouse Business Analyst.
• Eaton is looking for a System Architect IT Specialist.

Remote

• KATMAI is seeking a remote Python Developer with SAS Experience.
• Oracle is looking for a remote Senior Clinical Informatics Consultant.
• Harris Computer is hiring a remote Technical Consultant.
• Sanford Health has a listing for a Lead Information Security System Engineer.
• HUB needs a remote Security Identity Developer.

The End

Here’s to the launch of a new career. Aim for the stars!