Junior Space Weather Testbed Software Engineer - Remote

Lynker Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare with no monthly cost

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Junior Space Weather Testbed Scientific Programmer to develop and maintain software for space weather forecasting. This long-term contract role involves refactoring legacy code into modern applications and requires strong programming skills in Python and C++. The position supports the National Centers for Environmental Prediction and offers opportunities for remote work. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with Docker and Git.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ within Linux-based environments.
• Experience with Docker for software deployment.

Responsibilities

• Refactor legacy code into modern languages like Python or C++.
• Implement scalable software solutions for operational environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on software updates.

Skills

Programming in Python

C++ development

Data analysis

Workflow automation

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

IDL or MATLAB

Job description

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Junior Space Weather Testbed Scientific Programmer to develop and maintain software for space weather forecasting. This long-term contract role involves refactoring legacy code into modern applications and requires strong programming skills in Python and C++. The position supports the National Centers for Environmental Prediction and offers opportunities for remote work. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with Docker and Git.