Entry Level Software Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

19h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to support the Short-term Prediction Research and Transition (SPoRT) project at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center within the Science and Technology Office. The SPoRT project is a NASA leader in translating NASA Earth Science research to real-time decision making through a proven Research-to-Operations (R2O) Paradigm. Tasked with developing and delivering unique satellite observations and research capabilities to stakeholders across the federal government, state and local governments, academia, and the private sector, SPoRT products are used for societal benefit. The successful candidate will assist with creating cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for meteorological research projects in collaboration with senior software developers and researchers. They will serve as the bridge between scientific discovery and operational deployment, designing systems that allow critical weather data to flow from NASA satellites to end-users. This role is pivotal in modernizing and maintaining the SPoRT project’s capabilities.

Requirements

B.S Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited university
One to two years' experience with can include intern/co-op experience
Unix/Linux Administration: Strong command of the Linux command line, shell scripting (Bash), and system configuration is essential for managing the research environment.
Python Proficiency: Extensive experience with Python for scripting, automation, and data processing; familiarity with the scientific python stack (Pandas, NumPy, Dask).
Version Control: Experience using Git/GitHub workflows, including branching strategies, merge requests, and collaborative code reviews.
Dynamic Collaboration: Ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment, interacting effectively with scientists and engineers.

Nice To Haves

Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure, particularly in a scientific or data-intensive context.
Database Management: Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or cloud-native databases.
Web Programming: Skilled in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, AJAX, and responsive design for dashboard creation.
Security Principles: Knowledge of web security principles and DevSecOps best practices.
Scientific Domain Knowledge: Experience with Atmospheric Science, Physical Science data, or Machine Learning workflows.

Responsibilities

Developing a working knowledge and documentation of SPoRT computers and servers.
Working with the Software Engineering Team (SET) Lead and civil servants on equipment phasing plans.
Assisting in development of real time software to download and process satellite data and models.
Additionally, assisting with scientists and researchers in developing their software tools and models.
Communicating and presenting at customer and stakeholder meetings and providing written reports documenting successes.
Maintaining repositories through real time production, debugging, and archival standards.
Working with SET team members and scientists in SPoRT to implement real time science code.
Contributing to maintenance and development of webpages as well as collaborating with server system administrators.
Expanding skillset to include the latest technology and cloud resources for efficient computing and software development.
Collaborating with security teams to ensure strict adherence to NASA IT security standards and FISMA compliance.
Collaborating with security teams to ensure strict adherence to NASA IT security standards and FISMA compliance.