Position Description:
Position Summary
Would you like to write mission-critical software for 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 software development team that created and maintains software for National Radio Astronomy Observatorys (NRAO) telescopes, including the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore our cosmic origins.
NRAO is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to plan, design, implement, and maintain critical science operations software for the VLA and VLBA. Additionally, the team supports highly technical projects in partnership with the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO). You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of tools critical to the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).
This position ideally will be based either in Albuquerque, NM, or Socorro, NM but could also be based at our Charlottesville, VA or Green Bank, WV locations. For well qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered.
What You Will be Doing:
The primary focus of this position will be on delivering new toolsets 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 New Mexico Systems 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 Environment
The 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.
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.
You will have one or more years of experience in the development of software applications; candidates with progressively more experience will be considered for ahigher-level position ranking. In addition, you will have the following skills:
Register setting, hardware interfacing, real-time operating systems, kernel concepts, drivers, etc
Competency Summary
The ability to design, develop, modify, and support complex user-facing systems, interfacing with other systems and databases.
Total 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.
Compensation
The 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.
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 . 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 [email protected] .
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.
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