National Radio Astronomy Observatory · Socorro, NM, United States
Skills: Python, Java, CI/CD
Position Description: Position Summary
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe.
At NRAO, we are recruiting an experienced Software Engineer to join the Online (ONL) group. The Online group develops and maintains the telescope operations software that turns an astronomer's observing plan into telescope observations, directing the telescope through its observing sequence and producing some of the intermediate data products that go to the archive and to scientists and array operators. You will help support the VLA and VLBA today and contribute to the design and implementation of the online systems for the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).
This position can be based in Socorro, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Charlottesville, VA or Green Bank, WV. 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, developing, and maintaining the online software that carries out scientific observations. You will work with senior software engineers, scientific staff, and operations staff to understand how astronomers want to observe, refine requirements, and deliver reliable software. Activities may include (but are not limited to):
Developing and maintaining software that sequences and executes observations, including observing modes, calibration strategies, and scheduling logic Working with astronomers and operations staff to tra …truncated……
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