Application Engineer - Python

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced Python application developers for a full-time role at NASA Ames Research Center's Aviation Systems Division in Moffett Field, CA. You will be responsible for refactoring specialized tools for airspace management, integrating with visualization and AI/ML platforms, and supporting deployments in cutting-edge projects. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have 3-5 years of experience in Python development, microservices, and cloud platforms like AWS.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience developing applications in Python and related frameworks in an Agile environment.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous programming.
• Passion for quality and writing clean, solid, readable code that scales.

Responsibilities

• Refactor specialized tools for airspace management and support AI/ML integrations.
• Collaborate with other developers in GitHub to ensure quality and performance.
• Support deployments in projects such as Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders.

Skills

Python (3.x)

Microservices

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Automated testing

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

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Full Time Professional Moffett Field, CA, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

NASA Ames Research Center’s Aviation Systems Division (Code AF) has developed specialized tools for airspace management, simulation, and data systems. These tools—Federated Airspace Management Framework (Freddie), National Airspace Digital Twin (NDT), and Sherlock data warehouse—are being upgraded for enhanced accessibility, AI/ML integration, and edge deployment. The Code AF Software Facility team is seeking experienced Python application developers to help refactor these tools, integrate them with visualization and AI/ML platforms, and support deployments in projects such as Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP) and Air Traffic Management/Safety (ATMS). Join our team as we build the technologies that will help drive modernization of the National Air Space.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or related engineering disciplines
• 3-5 years of experience (including relevant college projects) developing advanced applications in Python (3.x) and related frameworks in an Agile environment
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous programming
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS)
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Passion for quality and writing clean, solid, readable code that scales and performs well
• Proven interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other developers to commit, test, and review code in GitHub
• Deep understanding of software quality assurance, automated testing, and documentation practices

Other Desired Skills

• Experience in data engineering and AI/ML integration
• Working knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiarity with aviation and/or air traffic management concepts

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