AP106 Scientific Software Developer

AP106 Scientific Software Developer

We are seeking a Scientific Software Developer with 3 or more years of experience to join the staff at NASA/GSFC's Astrophysics Science Division (ASD), which supports a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, and fundamental physics, to work on the XRISM mission. XRISM is currently in its second year of routine guest observations, and this role reflects that maturity - responsibilities span both ongoing software maintenance and support as well as continued development. Specific duties of this position include the following: software development, maintenance, and support for calibrating and analyzing data from space instruments; writing/editing technical documentation and user guides; and assisting with user support. Also included are development, operation, and maintenance of software for pipeline processing (including monitoring and troubleshooting of operational pipelines), data ingest, and archiving.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, or Physical Sciences

• C/C++, Perl, and shell scripting in UNIX/Linux/Mac OSX context

• Technical Writing experience

• 3 or more years of experience

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.

Desired:

• Familiarity with Fortran and Python

• Experience w/ scientific software packages (e.g. FTOOLS) and FITS data format

• Experience in developing portable/multi-platform software

• Experience supporting an operational mission or Science Data Center (SDC) environment

• Some experience in analyzing astronomical data

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today's professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:

• Annual Leave/Sick Leave

• Military and Family Emergency Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Performance Bonuses

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Direct Deposit Payroll

• 401K Plan with Company Matching

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Swag bags

Equal Employment Opportunity: ADNET Systems, Inc. prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or veteran status.