Online Software Group Lead - Remote Opportunity

National Radio Astronomy Observatory; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

National Radio Astronomy Observatory seeks a Software Engineer Group Lead to manage online software for the VLA, VLBA, and GBT, directing teams across multiple sites. The role blends technical leadership with personnel management to deliver robust software infrastructure supporting observing and dynamic scheduling.

Expect strong collaboration with scientists and engineers, and a path toward strategic impact on observatory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, astronomy, or related field.
• At least seven years in software development and three+ years supervising a software team.
• Observatory work authorization to work in the United States; H-1B sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage online software teams for data acquisition, scheduling, observation prep, and system integration.
• Plan, track, and report status to NRAO and partner organizations.
• Recruit, onboard, develop staff and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure reusable components and standardize software across NRAO systems.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Java

C

C++

Python

Communication

Project management

QA processes

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, astronomy, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Java

C

C++

Python

Testing frameworks

Threading

Parallelization

Job description

National Radio Astronomy Observatory seeks a Software Engineer Group Lead to manage online software for the VLA, VLBA, and GBT, directing teams across multiple sites. The role blends technical leadership with personnel management to deliver robust software infrastructure supporting observing and dynamic scheduling.

Expect strong collaboration with scientists and engineers, and a path toward strategic impact on observatory capabilities.