CIRES/ NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, SWFO-L1 Software Engineer

CIRES/ NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, SWFO-L1 Software Engineer

Requisition Number: 60259

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 21-Nov-2024

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Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) invites applications for an Associate Scientist position at the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). The successful applicant will work with the Space Weather Follow On - L1 (SWFO-L1) and Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-19 (GOES-19) Compact Coronagraph teams. This position will require a mix of software engineering and scientific skill sets. The primary responsibility will be transitioning of the satellite science instrument ground data processing system from development to operations for the benefit of forecasters and customers.

A key element of this activity will be the development of space weather visualizations using this data and data from related satellite missions including the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) and Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH). Together, these missions are critical to ensuring the highest quality space weather forecasts, and the applications developed using these missions will be used to improve and enhance SWPC's geomagnetic and radiation storm forecasts. The individual selected will help prepare these product generation systems for post-launch, real-time operations.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CIRES (~~~/) is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

As part of NOAA's National Weather Service, the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) (~~~/) operates 24/7 to provide real-time monitoring and forecasting of solar and geophysical events, which impact satellites, power grids, communications, navigation, and other technological systems. SWPC customers include the general public, industry and government agencies.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Develop and enhance Web-based data visualizations of time series, image and model data used for space weather forecasting, including but not limited to the open source Timeline Viewer ( ~~~ ) [50%].

• Apply an understanding of basic scientific principles to support the integration and validation of one or more Python instrument science data processing pipelines into the operational system [30%].

• Collaborate with development team members and partners in the ongoing testing and maintenance of the operational telemetry ground system for the SWFO-L1 and GOES-19 science data [10%].

• Taking a leadership role within SWPC in terms of introducing new software development practices and providing mentoring to help SWPC's collective software development skills grow. This will entail becoming familiar with the other parts of SWPC, the players, how the organization fits together, their differing goals, etc [10%].

What You Should Know

• Access to the NOAA Federal Center and computer facilities is necessary to perform the work of this position. Access is not available for individuals working in the United States through a visa and therefore we are unable to consider applications from individuals on a visa or working permit, or requiring visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.

• If you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.

What We Can Offer

• CIRES can offer a generous compensation package.

• The annual hiring salary range for this position is $75,268 - $113,246. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.

• Some relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorado's relocation processes and procedures.

• After an initial period of training, this position may offer a hybrid work modality.

• CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.

• Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News. (~~~)

• As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system (~~~/) , which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (~~~) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (~~~) .

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What We Require

• BS degree (Computer Science preferred; Engineering or other related fields may be considered)

• 5+ years of software development experience in a Linux environment

• Experience with programming in JavaScript or TypeScript

• Experience with programming in Python

• Demonstrated experience programming using the MongoDB database

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of D3, CSS and frameworks like Svelte

• Skills in the development of distributed, multi-tiered systems and service oriented architectures

• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions

• Ability to work well in an inclusive team and to build strong interpersonal relationships which facilitate cross-team knowledge sharing

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

• Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce at the University of Colorado Boulder and NOAA/SWPC

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.

2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and how this position aligns with your research interests.

3. If you are identified as a finalist for this role we will request professional references at a later time. We will use a digital reference check solution.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

This posting will close on November 21, 2024.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (~~~/) .

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