Software Engineer I - III (4919) - UPDATED
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Green Bank
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryPosition Description:
Position SummaryWould you like to write mission-critical software
for one of the most famous and accomplished scientific instruments
on the planet? Would you like to be part of a highly skilled team
of software engineers and scientists pushing the boundaries of our
knowledge of the universe? Join the development team that created
and maintains software for National Radio Astronomy Observatorys
(NRAO) telescopes. The NRAO develops and maintains software used by
the astronomy community for proposing, planning, scheduling, and
analyzing observations performed with these telescopesNRAO is
seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Scientific
Support and Archive (SSA) development team.The SSA team is
responsible for some of the most visible user-facing software at
the observatory, including the Proposal Submission Tool and the
NRAO Science Archive. The position will be based in Albuquerque,
NM, Socorro, NM, Charlottesville, VA or Green Bank, WV. For well
qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement, operating in the
US/Mountain time zone, may be considered.This position will have
the opportunity to contribute to the development of the next
generations of tools critical to the Observatory, for both the
current telescopes and the next generation Very Large Array
(ngVLA). In addition, there are numerous opportunities for
improving the existing tools, such as providing wizards for the
creation of observations, providing more intuitive graphic
displays, and making the tools generally more user friendly. What
You Will be Doing:The primary focus of this position will be on
delivering a new toolset to help astronomers and other scientists
work with radio astronomy observations more easily, thereby
expanding the impact of our data. You will have the opportunity to
apply your skills and technical knowledge to developing more modern
and streamlined user experiences.You will also be responsible for
designing and delivering key components of this toolset.Additional
duties of the SSA members include both the maintenance and
necessary upgrades of the existing software as well as developing
new products to meet the challenges posed by the new observing
paradigms necessary for the Observatory to remain at the cutting
edge of science and technology.Work EnvironmentThe successful
candidate will join a team of professionals engaged in research and
development in the fields of science, engineering, software
development, and education. Work is typically performed in a
research or development environment. Must be able to operate a
personal computer. Must be able to communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing.Who You Are: You have a Bachelor's degree
in computer science, engineering, scientific or related field;
highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a
Bachelor's degree. While not required, you may have an advanced
degree in a related field. While no minimum professional experience
is required, you may have three or more years of experience in the
professional development of software applications; candidates with
progressively more work experience will be considered for a
higher-level position ranking. Your expertise will
include:Experience developing software using Python, SQLAlchemy,
and other toolkitsExperience with web front end technologies:
Angular, webpack, bootstrap, sass and othersFamiliarity with
containerization strategies and technologies such as Docker, Docker
Swarm, Docker Compose, and/or KubernetesUnderstanding of
object-oriented design and developmentUnderstanding of
object-relational mappingDemonstrated ability to learn and apply
new software languagesExperience with version control software,
testing methodologies and CI/CDExperience debugging and profiling
software systemsStrong interpersonal and communications
skillsExperience with relational databases, including database
normalization and administrationExperience integrating software
components into a functioning, maintainable systemFamiliarity with
basic astronomical principles and data reductionAbility and
interest in working as part of a team in a Scrum
environmentCompetency SummaryThe ability to design, develop,
modify, and support complex user-facing systems, interfacing with
other systems and DBMSTotal Rewards: The NRAO offers a
comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to
eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees
and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation
and benefits package that supports our employees overall well-being
and career growth.CompensationThe NRAO strives to attract and
retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated
employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for
performance. Factors which may affect starting pay may include;
education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications
of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor
market conditions.For open rank positions, the starting
salary/hourly rates for each level is between: Software Engineer I
($25.00-$35.85 per hour) Software Engineer II ($60,400-$92,500 per
annum) Software Engineer III ($78,800-$120,835 per annum
Benefits:NRAOs benefits package addresses the needs of employees
and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of
employment. NRAO provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays,
annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days,
additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid
parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on
the first day of employment. NRAOs retirement benefit contributes
an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participants base pay
with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional
supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement
contributions.Application Instructions: Select the Apply button.
Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover
letter describing interest and suitability for the position.Equal
Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity
employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled
Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged
to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit
http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. If you require reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due
to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to
resumes@nrao.edu.The NRAO is an equal opportunity employer
(M/F/D/V)The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of
the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative
agreement by Associated Universities,
Inc.PM20PIde7d048bc5e6-25660-33635728
Keywords: National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Harrisonburg , Software Engineer I - III (4919) - UPDATED, IT / Software / Systems , Green Bank, Virginia
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