Software Engineer II-III (4712)
Company: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Location: Socorro
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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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 telescopes.We are
seeking a Software Engineer to join the Science 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, the VLA Observation Preparation Tool, and
the NRAO Science Archive. 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. The position will be based in either
Albuquerque, NM or Socorro, NM. For well qualified candidates a
remote work arrangement, operating in the US/Mountain time zone,
may be considered.The NRAO Science Operations Center is located in
NM, on the campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
(). Socorro is a small, historical city in the Rio Grande Valley,
75 miles south of Albuquerque. The NRAO Albuquerque Office is
located in the Science and Technology Park on the South Campus of
The University of New Mexico (). Albuquerque is the largest city in
New Mexico with a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment, and
cultural events. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, both
cities offer ample access to outdoor recreation.Job classification
and compensation will be commensurate with education and
experience. In addition to competitive pay, NRAO provides excellent
paid time off benefits (vacation and sick leave). Medical, dental
and vision plans are effective first day of employment. NRAOs
retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a
qualified participants base pay. No contribution is required of the
employee; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan
for employee retirement contributions.Job Duties SummaryThe 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. May
occasionally work at high altitudes. Must be able to communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing.Position Requirements:
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in computer science,
engineering, scientific or related field; highly relevant
experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.Minimum
ExperienceOne or more years of experience in the development of
software applicationsPreferred EducationAn advanced degree in a
related fieldPreferred ExperienceSeven or more years of experience
in the development of software applications; candidates with
progressively more experience will be considered for a higher level
position ranking. In addition:
Keywords: National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Albuquerque , Software Engineer II-III (4712), Other , Socorro, New Mexico
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