Online Software Group Lead: Scheduling & Data Systems

National Radio Astronomy Observatory; Green Bank (WV); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off

Medical, dental & vision plans

Retirement benefit

Job summary

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Group Lead (Online) to manage software teams delivering data acquisition, scheduling, and observation preparation tools across NRAO facilities.

The role involves guiding short- and long-term planning, setting engineering standards, and coordinating with scientists and engineers to ensure robust, reusable software infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years supervising a software team of 3+ people.
• At least 7 years in software development.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum practices.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of software products and shared infrastructure.
• Lead recruitment, professional development, and staff succession planning.
• Provide regular management reporting and compliance with deadlines to NRAO leadership.
• Drive engineering best practices to improve interoperability, reliability and maintainability.
• Coordinate with scientists, engineers, operations staff and project stakeholders to align software with observatory needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Software development

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Group Lead (Online) to manage software teams delivering data acquisition, scheduling, and observation preparation tools across NRAO facilities.

The role involves guiding short- and long-term planning, setting engineering standards, and coordinating with scientists and engineers to ensure robust, reusable software infrastructure.