Scientific Software Engineer

Entarian; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to support AFRL Space Warfare Directorate. The role focuses on RF processing software, integration gateways, and automated testing, with on-site or hybrid work at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM.

Requires strong Linux/Python/C/C++ skills and an active clearance. Responsibilities include building enduring RF software assets for DoD missions, promoting API-first delivery, and designing large-scale automated testing infrastructure similar to NOAA UFS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or another relevant field

Responsibilities

• Help build enduring RF processing software assets to deliver RF impact products to DoD missions.
• Create integration gateways between science code and computing infrastructure.
• Promote API-first approach and robust software implementation.
• Design and implement large-scale automated numeric regression testing infrastructure similar to NOAA UFS HST

Skills

Python

Fortran

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Shell scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Physics or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Geospatial programming

Job description

Overview / Job Responsibilities

Entarian is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer - RF/Space Weather Research to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Warfare Directorate.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Helping to build enduring RF processing software assets to continuously deliver innovative RF impact products to DoD missions
• Applying software ingenuity to creating key integration gateways between science code and computing infrastructure
• Promoting API-first approach and deliver robust software implementation
• Designing and implementing large-scale automated numeric regression testing infrastructure similar to NOAA UFS HST
• Work is performed at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, with the possibility of an on-site or hybrid work schedule.

Salary range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• US Active Secret level clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or another relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing in Python, Fortran, C/C++ in a Unix/Linux development environment
• Must have at least 3 years experience with command line and shell scripting in developing numerical computational analytical software, preferably in support of scientific research and development working with large scientific datasets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or background in space weather science or ionosphere physics and RF communication and radar
• Experience architecting Kubernetes solutions
• Experience with OGC and geospatial programming

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Aff? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.