Software Engineer I-II

Position Description: Position SummaryThe 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 NRAO we are recruiting a Software Engineer to plan design and implement new systems to be initially used for the Radar project as well as projects in partnership with the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO). These systems will be used by both existing telescopes namely GBT and VLBA as well as new facilities such as 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 after one year of You Will be DoingThe primary focus of this position will be designing and developing cutting edge software for the Radar project which will be used by the GBT VLBA and eventually the ngVLA as part of the Common Domain Software 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):exploring messaging frameworksprofiling and benchmarking passing of data between telescope sitesbuilding prototype backends for users to view shared dataThis position will be directly involved in the early implementation and testing of key software features needed to support the Radar project focusing on the system communication. The position will also participate in the full implementation during the construction duties include: the maintenance and necessary upgrades of the existing software to support operationsthe development of 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 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 You Are: You have a Bachelors degree in computer science engineering scientific or related field; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors not required you may have an advanced degree in a related field. No previous related work experience is required; candidates with progressively more experience will be considered for a higher-level SummaryThe ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders about ongoing software ability to work with senior software engineers to produce a software architecture and design that meets stakeholder with messaging frameworks such as Kafka Pulsar interpersonal and communication with at least one object-oriented programming language; Java or C are with and enthusiasm for learning new programming languages when they are best suited to a particular with version control software testing methodologies and CI/ with software engineering principles working within an Agile framework and experience in the complete product lifecycle are RequirementObservatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. 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 strives to attract and retain dedicated highly qualified competent and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for open rank positions the starting salary/hourly rates for each level is between:Position level 1 Non-Exempt: $30.00 and $35.88 per hourPosition level 2 Exempt: $60000 and $92000 per yearBenefitsAUIs 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. AUIs 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 Instructions: Select the Apply Now button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the positionEqual Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement please visit If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process you may submit your request by sending an email to