AP090 Scientific Software Developer

Position : AP090 Scientific Software Developer Location : Greenbelt, MD

Job Id : AP090 # of Openings : 1 AP090 Scientific Software Developer

Want an exciting career at NASA, developing scientific software to help analyze and process high-energy astrophysics data?

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, nestled in the Maryland suburbs of Greenbelt, is just 30 minutes from the heartbeat of America - Washington, D.

C. Now you can have it all - the nightlife, museums, great food and theatre, while working at a place that pushes the envelope of science every day, yet spy a deer or a Canada Goose, as you stroll the grounds of Goddard during lunch.

We are seeking a Scientific Software Developer with 3-10 years experience to join the staff at NASA / GSFC's Astrophysics Science Division (ASD), which supports a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, and fundamental physics.

Specific duties of this position include : software development and support for calibrating and analyzing data from space instruments, writing / editing technical documentation and user guides, as well as assisting with user support.

Also included are development and testing of software for pipeline processing, data ingest, and archiving. Required :

• BS or higher in Astrophysics, Astronomy, or Physics
• C / C++, Perl, and shell scripting in UNIX / Linux / Mac OSX context
• Technical Writing experience
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Desired :

• Familiarity with Fortran and Python
• Experience w / scientific software packages (e.g. FTOOLS) and FITS data format
• Experience in developing portable / multi-platform software
• Some experience in analyzing astronomical data

Team ADNET brings over 30 years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government.

With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families.

With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by todays professional candidate.

Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include :

• Annual Leave / Sick Leave
• Military and Family Emergency Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• 401K Plan with Company Matching and Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Swag bags

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