Research Software Engineer (ADV000CPX)

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Texas, Houston

Position ID:J0726-1463

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Research Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center (JSC) to join the team with our Engineering Directorate supporting the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL). This position is working on the JETSII contract and will focus on developing, deploying and optimizing software for use in the Flight Sciences Lab (FSL) and other NASA HPC resources.
The Flight Sciences Lab (FSL) is one of Johnson Space Centers primary HPC labs and hosts a wide variety of analyses, which support almost all the major programs at NASA including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), Commercial Crew Program, Moon Base, Human Landing System (HLS), and many others. The FSL systems are currently comprised of over 800 nodes, 26,000 cores, and 10 PB of storage, which serve over 1000 users.
The Flight Sciences Lab (FSL) is one of Johnson Space Centers primary HPC labs and hosts a wide variety of analyses, which support almost all the major programs at NASA including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), Commercial Crew Program, Moon Base, Human Landing System (HLS), and many others. The FSL systems are currently comprised of over 800 nodes, 26,000 cores, and 10
This position is located in Houston, TX.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Partner with FSL Users to evaluate and optimize the software development practices of the group, and ensure success of the project.
Participate in the planning and major development efforts on software engineering projects for flight software, Guidance and Navigation, and analysis.
Work closely with partners and external contractors to meet their software requirements and address bugs.
Act as a mentor for good software development and engineering in HPC environments.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
A minimum of a BS degree in computer science or engineering and 4+ years of software engineering experience outside of degree.
Experience programming in multiple programming languages, including compiled and interpreted languages, and the use of build systems like GNU Make.
Demonstrated Experience with version control (Git), containers, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
The ability to work on a team in a dynamic group environment.
Experience helping other users in HPC services.
Demonstrated problem solving experience.
Demonstrated task planning, and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working daily in a Linux OS, including using a command line interface (CLI).
Must be US Citizen or Green card holder

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
6+ years of experience in addition to the degree.
Experience developing software for use in HPC environments.
Experience with Monte Carlo type workflows and optimizing them for use in HPC environments.
Experience with Trick based simulation workflows, and related toolsets.
Experience with modern software practices such as test driven development, Agile software development practices, [RI1] the use of generative AI coding assistants, and a firm, proven knowledge of software development lifecycles.
Experience integrating C++, Fortran, Python, and shell based workflows in HPC or simulation environments.
Demonstrated Experience with MPI based workflows.
Activity within the broader open source software community.
Demonstrated Experience with Podman and HPC environments
Demonstrated Experience with Gitlab and Jenkins tools.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79,600.00 $156,700.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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Skills:

• Agile
• Application Development
• DevOps
• EnterpriseAppIntegration(EAI)
• Space