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Software Engineer II-III or Associate Scientist (92)
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Job Description
Radio Astronomy Observatory
Title:
Software Engineer II-III or Associate Scientist (92) Location:
Green Bank Observatory, PO Box 2, GREEN BANK, West Virginia, United States of America; NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America; NRAO Array Operations Center, PO Box 0, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America; NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number:
92 Job Family:
Software Engineer Pay Type:
Salary Required Education:
CPP Position Description
The Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory is an exciting and dynamic organization that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. The Data Processing Software Group at the Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking to recruit a Software Engineer or Associate Scientist to engage in software engineering and development related to radio astronomy data reduction and analysis. The location for the position will be based at one of the NRAO Sites – Charlottesville, VA; Socorro, NM; Albuquerque, NM, or Green Bank, WV. What You Will be Doing:
The Data Processing Software Group is responsible for the CASA package that supports the data post-processing needs of NRAO’s current of radio astronomical telescopes, ALMA, VLA, and the VLBA. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Developing new data reduction algorithm implementations as needed by new scientific objectives. Operating in a distributed international team environment with other software developers and scientific staff. Taking ownership of a subset of functionality and providing technical direction, decision-making, and subject-matter expertise in that area. Participate in research and prototyping efforts with modern software frameworks and methodologies. Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment. Who You Are:
You have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, scientific, or a related discipline; PhD in related field for consideration for scientist appointment. You may have an advanced engineering, mathematics, or science degree and a background that includes astronomy. For consideration for the software engineer, three years of experience developing algorithms and scientific software in the domain of radio astronomy or related fields. For consideration for a scientific appointment, three years of relevant experience to include demonstrated experience in radio astronomical data processing and related scientific software development. Experience working with software technologies used to support scientific operations in radio astronomy or related fields. Competency Summary
An understanding of formal software engineering principles including design, documentation, ticketing systems, version control and testing frameworks. Experience with large development projects in Python and/or C++ and associated software life cycles. Experience in design and development using modern high performance computing platforms and frameworks. Familiarity with basic astronomical principles and data reduction. Demonstrated ability to learn new scientific concepts and apply them to engineering implementation. Additional Requirement
For a scientific staff appointment, the candidate must have a demonstrated record of scientific research publications. Total Rewards:
Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. Compensation
AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Benefits:
AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
AUI is an equal opportunity employer.
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Software Engineer II-III or Associate Scientist (92) Location:
Green Bank Observatory, PO Box 2, GREEN BANK, West Virginia, United States of America; NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America; NRAO Array Operations Center, PO Box 0, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America; NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America Requisition Number:
92 Job Family:
Software Engineer Pay Type:
Salary Required Education:
CPP Position Description
The Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory is an exciting and dynamic organization that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. The Data Processing Software Group at the Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking to recruit a Software Engineer or Associate Scientist to engage in software engineering and development related to radio astronomy data reduction and analysis. The location for the position will be based at one of the NRAO Sites – Charlottesville, VA; Socorro, NM; Albuquerque, NM, or Green Bank, WV. What You Will be Doing:
The Data Processing Software Group is responsible for the CASA package that supports the data post-processing needs of NRAO’s current of radio astronomical telescopes, ALMA, VLA, and the VLBA. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Developing new data reduction algorithm implementations as needed by new scientific objectives. Operating in a distributed international team environment with other software developers and scientific staff. Taking ownership of a subset of functionality and providing technical direction, decision-making, and subject-matter expertise in that area. Participate in research and prototyping efforts with modern software frameworks and methodologies. Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment. Who You Are:
You have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, scientific, or a related discipline; PhD in related field for consideration for scientist appointment. You may have an advanced engineering, mathematics, or science degree and a background that includes astronomy. For consideration for the software engineer, three years of experience developing algorithms and scientific software in the domain of radio astronomy or related fields. For consideration for a scientific appointment, three years of relevant experience to include demonstrated experience in radio astronomical data processing and related scientific software development. Experience working with software technologies used to support scientific operations in radio astronomy or related fields. Competency Summary
An understanding of formal software engineering principles including design, documentation, ticketing systems, version control and testing frameworks. Experience with large development projects in Python and/or C++ and associated software life cycles. Experience in design and development using modern high performance computing platforms and frameworks. Familiarity with basic astronomical principles and data reduction. Demonstrated ability to learn new scientific concepts and apply them to engineering implementation. Additional Requirement
For a scientific staff appointment, the candidate must have a demonstrated record of scientific research publications. Total Rewards:
Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. Compensation
AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Benefits:
AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
AUI is an equal opportunity employer.
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