Earth-Science Software Engineer — Onsite

Relative Dynamics; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Relative Dynamics in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a junior-to-mid-level Software Engineer to support software development efforts in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey at the EROS Center. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring regular collaboration with team members and scientists.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and typically 5 years of experience in software engineering. Applicants will work on mission-critical Earth science initiatives.

Qualifications

• Typically 5 years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Experience with systems involving data ingest, image processing, satellite ground systems, or cloud computing is highly beneficial.
• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software components within complex systems.
• Lead or significantly contribute to software planning, including requirements refinement.
• Perform and document both preliminary and detailed designs for software modules.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with database systems

Change management tools (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Git

Job description

Relative Dynamics in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a junior-to-mid-level Software Engineer to support software development efforts in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey at the EROS Center. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring regular collaboration with team members and scientists.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and typically 5 years of experience in software engineering. Applicants will work on mission-critical Earth science initiatives.