RAF Software Engineer Programmer IV Casual

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in the United States seeks a Casual Software Engineer IV to serve as an Airborne Data Systems Knowledge Transfer & Technical Advisor. The appointment focuses on documenting undocumented systems, transferring expertise to the incoming Lead and staff, and producing maintainable documentation.

Responsibilities include on-call technical consultation, transition support for engineering teams, and mentoring on real-time data acquisition, embedded Linux,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and extensive, progressive relevant experience.
• Expert skills in software engineering methodologies and complex systems.
• Experience with real-time data acquisition and embedded Linux is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring of the Incoming Lead.
• Documentation of undocumented systems.
• On-Call Technical Consultation.
• Transition Support to Continuing Engineering Staff.
• Guides development of robust software solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Mentoring

Embedded Linux

Real-time data acquisition

Hardware drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer-related field

Job description

Position Type: Casual Visa Sponsored Job: No Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Hiring Range: 21.00 USD - 130.00 USD *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

About the Role The Research Aviation Facility (RAF), a facility within the Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), operates advanced research aircraft, including the NSF/NCAR Gulfstream V and C-130, in support of airborne field campaigns across the geosciences. RAF provides the scientific community with specialized airborne platforms, sensor suites, real-time telemetry, and in-flight computing infrastructure used to conduct research in the atmospheric geosciences in fields such as atmospheric chemistry, storm dynamics, and cloud physics.

The Casual Software Engineer IV role serves as an Airborne Data Systems Knowledge Transfer & Technical Advisor. This Casual appointment exists for one purpose: to transfer that undocumented knowledge to the incoming Lead and the continuing software engineering staff, and to convert it into maintained documentation, before it is lost. The appointment is designed to make itself unnecessary. A substantial share of the design rationale, failure history, hardware-specific behavior, and operational practice for these systems has never been written down. It exists as practitioner knowledge held by one individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring of the Incoming Lead
• Documentation of Undocumented Systems
• On-Call Technical Consultation
• Transition Support to Continuing Engineering Staff
• Provides expert guidance and mentoring to the development team to ensure optimal and robust software solutions are determined.
• Solves complex engineering challenges related to real-time data acquisition, embedded Linux systems, hardware drivers, signal processing, and securing edge DAQ hardware in high-vibration airborne environments.
• Acts as an advisor to management and customers on advanced technical applications.
• Works on complex technical problems.
• Uses a high level of initiative, reasoning, and analytical abilities to design and implement the most appropriate and practical technical solution for the problem at hand.
• Supervision and guidance is given in terms of broad, general objectives and tasks.
• Consults with peers or appropriate experts concerning unusual problems and developments.

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer-related field and extensive and progressive relevant experience and/or education, which is typically gained by twelve or more years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. May include formal supervisory experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Expert skills in software engineering methodologies. Broad knowledge of computer science, technology, and trends. In-depth knowledge of more than one application domain. Proficient with architecture of large-scale, complex systems including interacting components. Advanced ability to enhance existing software processes and define standards and guidelines. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Able to provide leadership in determining strategic choice and configuration of development tools.
• Preferred Qualifications: Hiring Hourly Rate Range: $66.44 - $83.05/hour *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.

All hybrid staff are expected to work on-site approximately 3 days per week.

For sponsored positions: UCAR can sponsor individuals for H-1B status only if they are already in the U.S. in H-1B status or another visa status that allows them to change to H-1B status within the U.S. UCAR is unable to sponsor new H-1B visas for individuals who are outside the U.S. and need to obtain H-1B status through Consular Processing.

UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants are not required to provide age-related information (like date of birth or graduation dates) in initial submissions.

All roles require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements.

At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation's security and well-being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource managers, retailers, the military, and many other stakeholders.

UCAR - the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research - manages NCAR on behalf of the National Science Foundation. We are a nonprofit consortium of more than 115 colleges and universities with research and training programs in Earth system science. We bring together the academic community and provide the operational management that are both essential to NCAR’s success.

UCAR’s community programs, from educational resources to data delivery and other services, extend the reach and impact of NCAR’s world-class research to the community and society. We seek talented people with diverse backgrounds, training, and skills to join us in our mission of science in service to society.