Software Engineer III-IV (128)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Title : Software Engineer III-IV (128)

Location : 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
• Green Bank Observatory, PO Box 2, GREEN BANK, West Virginia, United States of America
• NRAO Headquarters, 520 Edgemont Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America

Requisition Number : 128

Job Family : Software Engineer

Pay Type : Salary

Required Education : CPP

Position Description :

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) across North America, and the Atacama Large Millimeter / submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail.

At NRAO, we are recruiting 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 designing and developing cutting edge software for the VLA, VLBA, and ngVLA as part of the New Mexico Systems group. This will include working with senior software engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements, designing systems and components to meet those requirements, performing trade studies, building prototypes, and producing documentation and reports summarizing your findings. Immediate activities may include (but are not limited to) :

This position will be directly involved in the early implementation and testing of key software features needed to support commissioning for ngVLA, focusing on the Monitor & Control and Online Data Acquisition systems. The position will also participate in the full implementation during the construction phase.

Additional duties of the New Mexico Systems members include :

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 :

Competency Summary

Additional Requirement

Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B visas for this position.

Total Rewards :

Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) 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

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

For open rank positions, the starting salary / hourly rates for each level is between :

Benefits

AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI 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. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions :

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement :

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https : / / public.nrao.edu / careers / . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu . PM20

Compensation details : 79000-138000 Yearly Salary

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