Software Engineer II-III or Associate Scientist (92)
 National Radio Astronomy | |
parental leave, paid time off, sick time
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 United States, New Mexico, Socorro | |
 Aug 25, 2025 | |
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory Title: Software Engineer II-III or Associate Scientist (92) Location: Green Bank Observatory, GREEN BANK, West Virginia, United States of America* NRAO Headquarters, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, United States of America* NRAO Albuquerque Office, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America* NRAO Array Operations Center, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America Requisition Number: 92 Job Family: Software Engineer Pay Type: Salary Required Education: CPP Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory is an exciting and dynamic organization that is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. Whether you are a scientist, student, or simply someone who is fascinated by the cosmos, the NRAO offers a wealth of opportunities to learn, explore, and discover. The Data Processing Software Group at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking to recruit a Software Engineer or Associate Scientist to engage in software engineering and development related to radio astronomy data reduction and analysis. You will design, develop, and maintain the code base for radio interferometer data reduction and analysis for the Common Astronomy Software Applications (CASA) package and its next-generation counterpart Radio Astronomy Data Processing System(RADPS). Using knowledge and experience in astrophysics and radio interferometry techniques, perform all aspects of the software engineering lifecycle. The preferred location for the position will be based at one of the NRAO Sites - Charlottesville, VA; Socorro, NM; Albuquerque, NM, or Green Bank, WV. Remote or hybrid options will only be considered for well qualified applicants. If appointed on the Scientist track (with a PhD), the successful candidate will also have 25% of their time for self-directed research. Appointments as Software Engineer II-III will not have self-directed research time. What You Will be Doing: The Data Processing Software Group is responsible for the CASA package that supports the data post-processing needs of NRAO's current generation of radio astronomical telescopes, ALMA, VLA, and the VLBA. CASA can process both interferometric and single dish data, and implements numerical algorithms for data inspection and manipulation, calibration, image formation, reconstruction and analysis. RADPS is the next-generation counterpart to CASA that is currently in the early stages of prototyping and development. RADPS is intended to meet the data-intensive needs of future telescopes such as the Next Generation VLA (ngVLA) and ALMA's Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU). Both CASA and RADPS are being developed and maintained by an international consortium of scientists and developers. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Work Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting within a research or development environment. Domestic and international travel may be required. Who You Are:
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