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# Software Engineer II-III

- **Company:** National Radio Astronomy Observatory
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $121,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Bootstrap (Software), Profiling, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Reduction, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Object-Relational Mapping, Operational Data Store, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQLAlchemy, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Webpack, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f45636e2-0d73-44ac-a861-675c191bbb4d

## About the Role

The successful candidate will join a team of professionals engaged in research and development in the fields of science, engineering, software development, and education. Work is typically performed in a research or development environment. Must be able to operate a personal computer. May occasionally work at high altitudes. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing., * A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, scientific or related field; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor\'s degree.

 * While not required, you may have an advanced degree in a related field.

Experience

 * You will have one or more years of experience in the development of software applications; candidates with progressively more experience will be considered for a higher-level position ranking. In addition, you will have the following skills:
 + Experience with Python and SQLAlchemy
 + Native Python GUI (PyQt6 or similar) experience
 + Understanding of object-oriented design and development
 + Understanding of object-relational mapping
 + Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software languages
 + Experience with version control software, testing methodologies and CI/CD
 + Experience debugging and profiling software systems
 + Strong interpersonal and communications skills
 + Web front end technologies: Angular, webpack, bootstrap, and others
 + Experience with relational databases, including database normalization and administration
 + Experience integrating software components into a functioning, maintainable system
 + Familiarity with basic astronomical principles, spectrum management, and data reduction

Skills and Competencies

The ability to design, develop, modify, and support complex user-facing systems, interfacing with other systems and databases.

## Description

NRAO is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to plan, design, and implement software applications that will advance our ability to conduct NRAO science without harmful radio frequency interference (RFI). NRAO undertakes a variety of activities directed at understanding the local RFI environments and maintaining a clean electromagnetic environment in and around its facilities, including testing of installed equipment, formulating rules regarding operation of installed and visiting equipment, and mitigating or remediating externally interfering sources. Sophisticated software solutions are needed to support these activities, including monitoring site spectrum conditions, reviewing resulting spectral plots, and tracking observer reports to detect new, unknown RF emissions. In this position, you will enhance and develop RFI-focused software applications. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of tools critical to the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).

This position is term-limited based on an initial one-year funding commitment. The position may be extended based on the availability of funding. The position will be based in Albuquerque, NM, Socorro, NM, Charlottesville, VA or Green Bank, WV. For well qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered.

What You Will be Doing

NRAO has led the development of coordination techniques in conjunction with satellite operators to achieve dynamic spectrum sharing and spectrum coexistence. NRAO's Operational Data Sharing (ODS) system protects sensitive radio astronomy observations from interference caused by satellite downlink transmissions. ODS is operational for the VLA and is being enhanced to include GBT information. This position will support the important work of enhancements to GBT observations to support the expanded use of ODS at that site.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and technical knowledge to developing modern and streamlined software applications. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across all the NRAO telescope sites to develop unified solutions while also specifically supporting solutions for the GBT.

Additional duties include both the maintenance and necessary upgrades of existing operational software as well as developing new products to meet the challenges posed by the new observing paradigms necessary for the Observatory to remain at the cutting edge of science and technology.


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