JWST Scientist – FGS

The contract involves hiring one Instrument Scientist to provide specialized scientific support for the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This position is based at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, and focuses on contributing to the development and operation of the ground system at the JWST Science and Operations Center, which supports both the FGS and overall JWST mission. The role requires close collaboration with the Department of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA). The solicitation, issued by the National Research Council of Canada, was posted on June 15, 2026, with responses due by June 30, 2026. Although the work will take place in Baltimore, the place of performance is listed as British Columbia, Canada, reflecting the involvement of Canadian federal agencies. The contract is a federal solicitation without specific set-aside designations. Interested parties can contact the contracting authority, Tamara Stabb, for further information.