BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in software engineering for mission-critical applications
Familiarity with AGILE practices and SCM-Git
Proficient in C/Fortran/C++ and Python in Linux environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in developing Cloud-native applications
Responsibilities
Research and develop space weather modeling and forecasting software
Engage in hands-on coding and manage customer interactions
Design, develop, integrate, and maintain space weather applications
Perform full life-cycle software development activities
Advance current R2O practices in methodology and tools
Benefits
Remote work flexibility with occasional travel to Kirtland AFB
Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems for the Air Force
Engagement in cutting-edge space weather science
Dynamic hybrid R&D and production environment
Collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a specialized field
Full Job Description
Overview/ Job Responsibilities
Entarian is seeking a Software Developer - Space Weather Scientific Software to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Warfare Directorate.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Researching and developing space weather science phenomenology modeling, prediction, and forecast from science algorithms/prototypes into operational software applications, and advancing current R2O practices in methodology, processes, tools, etc.
Hands-on coding as well as technical management of interacting with customers.
Designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining space weather science applications and perform full life-cycle software development activities.
Work is located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, but can be performed remotely with travel to Kirtland AFB up to 2 times per year up to 2-3 weeks.
Salary range: $110,000.00 - $122,000.00
Minimum Qualifications
US Active Secret level clearance
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in general software engineering development in delivering mission-critical system applications, preferably science-based systems supporting NOAA/NASA/DoD
Familiarity with AGILE software development practices with the ability to use and maintain make-based build tools and SCM-Git for large-scale and distributed software development
Experience in developing with C/Fortran/C++, and Python in Linux environments
Excellent verbal written communications skills
Must be self-motivated and adaptable in a dynamic hybrid R&D and production environment
Experience in developing Cloud-native applications and helping to mature DevSecOps and Platform Engineering practices
Ability to rescue/reverse-engineer troubled scientific code
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and gathering detailed user requirements
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree
Experience or background in space weather science
Javascript/HTML/CSS web programming experience
Knowledge in conducting and managing system-level testing
Knowledgeable about information assurance practices in compliance with best practices security policies and procedures
Familiarity with research-2-operations (R2O) methodology
GitOps, and other foundational AWSGovCloud technology
