Software Developer (NWS 00842)

Job Title: Software Developer (NWS 00842)

THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science technology and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customers mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen at least 18 years of age and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical drug screen and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore CA. Though employed by NWS the employee will take day-to-day directions from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay benefits Human Resource and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening within the Weapons Simulation and Computing Division for an experienced Software Developer to provide HPC scientific visualization expertise and software development in support of SD programs. The successful candidate will report to the WSC/CP VisIt Software Project Leader with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will provide VisIt and Silo Software enhancements and maintenance. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and release milestones of VisIt and Silo Software.

Essential Duties
- Develop VisIt and Silo Software using C Python MPI and GPU programming models.
- Provide scientific visualization expertise to LLNL SD HPC users.
- Aid with VisIt and Silo Software process improvement activities.
- Share their progress at VisIt Software Team Meetings.
- Mentor other VisIt Software Developers.
- Contribute software and provide mentorship in visualization techniques.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Essential Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent of 6 years working on VisIt Software.
- Advanced HPC Software Development Experience (C Python MPI).
- Advanced scientific visualization experience (data analysis movie making).
- Experience managing building and releasing open-source software.
- Experience developing in the VisIt and Silo software code base.

Desired Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Expert level HPC and scientific visualization experience.
- Expert level experience with VisIt Software and SD Mission area.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Subcontractor.
Anticipated Government Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or addition all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country) you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health life and disability insurance benefits 401(k) with company match generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company we are committed to employee wellness professional development and work-life balance. We value safety reliability and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Helpline 1- for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.