Computer Scientist - Junior

AMA is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Junior Computer Scientist to join our team in Moffett Field, CA supporting NASA on the Aircraft Systems and Spaceflight Engineering Support Services (ASSESS) contract at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC). Work will be in support of the Systems Analysis Office at NASA ARC full-time.

About the Projects:

NASA ARC is seeking support for its development of Mission Analysis Design with uncertainty., * Demonstrate the Cobra C++ OpenVSP custom component in a gradient optimization problem using CBAERO-adjoint solver within the NASA Ames Opensource Condor Optimization software.

• Prior experience with and knowledge of Condor, Gascon is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with Git repository, C++, and Python required., * B.S. Degree in Computer Science
• Demonstrated experience in Python programing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays, Pay range for this position is $85,000-$115,000, depending on education and experience.

US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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