Software Programmer/Developer
About The Position
ASRC Federal Data Solutions supports NASA's High Performance Computing Services program at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. The Software Programmer/Developer joins the Infrastructure team and supports the software and applications used by NASA projects and systems, including infrastructure systems that support high-performance computing operations. The role also supports the Human-Systems Integration Division and the Airspace Operations Laboratory's research portfolio, which focuses on operator-centric advanced aeronautics concepts through prototyping, simulations, and flight evaluations. The position designs, develops, and sustains software capabilities, including custom front-end interfaces and systems that leverage AI/ML for aerospace research. It involves implementing high-quality code, contributing to architecture decisions, leading code reviews, applying secure coding practices, and maintaining a CI/CD pipeline. The developer collaborates with other software developers, government leads, and technical staff; troubleshoots complex issues; mentors junior developers; and aligns development work with mission priorities. The role also supports data collection in laboratory settings and flight test activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- Five or more years of software development experience.
- Five or more years supporting aeronautics research and development activities.
- Experience with modern languages such as Java, .NET, or Python; Agile/Scrum frameworks; and DevSecOps pipelines.
- Five or more years creating front-end user interfaces.
- Experience with full-stack software development.
- Ability to work within time constraints and under pressure.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively on a team.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom front-end user interfaces for workstation, portable, and mobile applications.
- Define and implement components for front-end user interfaces.
- Maintain and enhance existing front-end user interfaces using technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, React, CSS, HTML, and QT/QML.
- Build and maintain a CI/CD pipeline that supports coding standards and best practices.
- Lead, support, and define internal processes for code reviews and collaborative software development.
- Troubleshoot code and participate in collaborative QA/QC testing to maintain quality and support software requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations for new features, services, and best practices.
- Onboard and mentor new and early-career developers, provide feedback during code reviews, and participate in collaborative coding sessions.
- Support data collection in laboratory settings and flight test activities.
- Design and develop custom systems that leverage AI/ML techniques for aerospace research.
- Design, implement, and sustain software capabilities for NASA projects and systems; contribute to architectural decisions and secure coding practices.
- Collaborate with government leads and technical staff, troubleshoot complex issues, and align development efforts with mission priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
