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Role Description The NRAO is seeking a full-time software engineer to design, develop and maintain code for their radio interferometer data reduction and analysis pipeline. The pipeline is used for the majority of data processing by users of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. ALMA is now entering a very exciting phase with a major upgrade of the array’s components – the ALMA Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU). - Responsible for all aspects of the software engineering lifecycle, from requirements derivation through design, development, testing, and maintenance of code used in telescope data processing. - Formulate complex technical solutions suitable for operational deployment from broad scientific objectives in a research environment. - Improve ALMA quality assurance (QA) processes and the common pipeline infrastructure. - All Pipeline development uses a common infrastructure written in Python, which serves as the foundation of all essential aspects of the Pipeline functionality. Qualifications - 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, an advanced degree in a related field may be beneficial. Requirements - Minimum of three years of experience in the development of software applications. - An understanding of formal software engineering principles including design, documentation, ticketing systems, version control, and testing frameworks. - Experience with large development projects in Python. - Experience writing code for data visualization and web presentation. - Familiarity with basic astronomical principles and data reduction. - Demonstrated ability to learn new scientific concepts and apply them to engineering implementation, ideally in radio astronomy and interferometry. - Experience with scientific software development, numerical processing techniques, and mathematical packages such as Python/numpy. - Experience with CASA (or similar data reduction package). - Familiarity with High Performance Computing and Big Data concepts including distributed data storage, parallel I/O, parallel processing, and memory caching. - Familiarity with software development in Linux, Python, and with version control software. - Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position. Benefits - Starting salary between $79,000 and $120,000, depending on education, experience, skills, competencies, and other qualifications. - Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days). - Medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment. - AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution. Application Instructions Select the “Apply” button above. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit this link . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu .

Role Description At NRAO, we are recruiting a full-time Software Engineering Group Lead to provide technical leadership, planning, and management for software products and shared software infrastructure that support radio astronomy data acquisition, data movement, processing, and analysis. The group, known as the Common Domain Software Group, will be responsible for developing and maintaining reusable software capabilities, common services, integration patterns, and infrastructure components that can be applied across multiple NRAO systems and projects. The Software Engineering Group Lead will guide short- and long-term planning, coordinate development activities, and help establish engineering practices that improve interoperability, reliability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness. The role includes leading work related to: - Shared software models - System integration - Messaging and communication mechanisms - Data transport - Workflow support - Data repositories - Service interfaces - Deployment approaches - Other software infrastructure needed to support distributed scientific computing environments The Common Domain Software Group is also responsible for frontline support of existing telescope operations and for the timely and appropriate resolution of real-time issues that impede scientific operations at all NRAO sites. In support of operational responsibilities, this group will work to enhance diagnostic and monitoring tools and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain operational performance. This position requires close collaboration with scientists, software engineers, systems engineers, operations staff, and project stakeholders to ensure that common software infrastructure is aligned with current operational needs and future observatory capabilities. The group will help identify opportunities to standardize reusable components, reduce duplication, improve system consistency, and support the evolution of NRAO software systems over time. This position can be based at any of our NRAO locations, including Albuquerque, NM, Socorro, NM, Charlottesville, VA, or Green Bank, WV. For well-qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered. Qualifications - A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, astronomy, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. - At least seven years of experience in software development. - At least three or more years of experience managing a software team of three or more people. - Prior experience in computing data transport and systems communications design and concepts. Requirements - Strong interpersonal and group communications skills, oral and written. - Familiarity with a wide variety of technologies, such as Java, C, C++, Python, testing frameworks, threading, parallelization. - Ability to translate science requirements into software requirements. - Understanding of software architecture and the implications it has for development. - Strong leadership and delegation capabilities. - Ability to maintain and develop productive collaborations across organizations. - Ability to establish firm, professional, and respectful interactions with staff and stakeholders. - Demonstrated strong initiative in refining and clarifying requirements. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. - Familiarity with project management concepts and techniques. Benefits - Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days). - Medical, dental and vision plans effective on the first day of employment. - AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution. Application Instructions Select the “Apply” button above. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit this link . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu .

Role Description The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. At NRAO, we are recruiting a Public Information Officer. This role shares stories about NRAO’s scientific and technological innovations with the general public. Responsibilities include: - Research, develop, and produce NRAO public information materials, including press releases, blog posts, announcements, briefs, presentations, talking points, and other public information products. - Provide input and support for content produced by EPO colleagues for the web, e-blasts, video, and social media. - Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across all NRAO divisions and sites, the press, media producers, and external partners. - Assist NRAO leadership and other staff in preparing materials for presentations to the general public and media training for interviews. - Support public relations by answering requests from journalists, media producers, educators, and the general public about NRAO. - Support visits and tours for media producers and VIPs, including film and photography at NRAO facilities. - Support EPO outreach activities and special events, represent NRAO at public events and professional meetings. - Document projects and work following established processes in Public Information Group using platforms such as Jira, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite. - Compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected. - Travel can be expected 2-4 times a year for conferences, outreach, and special events. - Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in education, communication, science, or related field (Master's degree preferred). - Work experience may be considered in lieu of academic degrees for candidates from non-traditional educational backgrounds. Requirements - Minimum of five years of experience in journalism, public relations, or communications, preferably in connection with a scientific or technical organization. - High level of competency in Microsoft software products and web-based systems, Visio, and SharePoint. - Attention to detail is critical. - Highly organized. - Excellent communication skills. - Authorized to work in the United States; the Observatory cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position. Benefits - Starting salary/hourly rate between $76,000-$84,558. - Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days). - Medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment. - AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution. Application Instructions Select the “Apply” button above. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/ . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu .

Role Description The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) across North America, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) is a transformative astronomical observatory designed to deliver science-ready data products to a broad community of users. The ngVLA is in the development phase of the project lifecycle. The computing resources needed to support data processing for ngVLA operations is significantly larger and more complicated than any existing NRAO facilities. Therefore, NRAO has partnered with the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) to design and prototype the technical infrastructure and data processing software to support ngVLA operations. At NRAO, we are recruiting an experienced Software Engineer to design, implement, optimize, and maintain scientific applications and data-processing software executed on large-scale high-performance computing (HPC) systems. This role will prototype, develop, benchmark and optimize the Radio Astronomy Data Processing Software (RADPS) in collaboration with TACC. The role requires demonstrated proficiency in Python and C++, experience with parallel and distributed computing frameworks, and the ability to collaborate closely with domain scientists, systems engineers, and HPC support personnel. The successful candidate will contribute to the full software lifecycle -- from requirements analysis and algorithmic design through implementation, testing, optimization, and long-term maintainability -- within a performance-critical, research-driven environment. This position ideally will be based either in Albuquerque, NM, or Socorro, NM but could also be based at our Charlottesville, VA or Green Bank, WV locations. For well qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field - Advanced degree in a related field (Ph.D. preferred for research-intensive domains) - while not required - At least three or more years of experience Requirements - Strong proficiency in Python and modern C++ - Experience with parallel programming paradigms and performance-profiling tools - Familiarity with Linux development environments, version control, software build systems, and automated testing frameworks - Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and scientific stakeholders - Prior contributions to open-source scientific computing libraries encouraged - Demonstrated experience developing scientific or numerical software for HPC systems - Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks and HPC schedulers - Background in numerical methods, computational physics, signal processing, or other scientific domains relevant to the organization - Experience with large-scale data management strategies and parallel I/O libraries - Familiarity with container technologies and reproducible science practices - Experience with software engineering principles, working within an Agile framework, and experience in the complete product lifecycle are preferred Benefits - Comprehensive total rewards package, subject to eligibility requirements - Competitive compensation and recognition for performance - Starting salary/hourly rates for open rank positions between $79,000 and $120,000 - Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave) - Medical, dental and vision plans effective on the first day of employment - Retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution - Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions Application Instructions Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit here . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu .

Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an array of 66 radio antenna located high in the Chilean Andes. Its scientific capabilities are, by a large factor, better than any other millimeter wave radio telescope. It was commissioned in 2013 and is, to date, the largest ground-based astronomical project. ALMA is supported by a diverse team of people on four continents (North America, South America, Europe and Asia). We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the North America (NA) ALMA software development team and work jointly with our National Research Council (of Canada) collaborators and other ALMA software teams. The NA software team is responsible for the data acquisition (Control and Correlator) and Scheduling software; the EU software team is responsible for user tools such as proposal submission, project tracking, and quality assurance. We are a small, distributed team that values curiosity, diligence, and professional communication. There is potential to grow into leadership of significant software infrastructure upgrades, and to design, prototype, and install new software technologies. We operate in an environment of continuous upgrades to both ALMA and to our team’s skills. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to the next generation of significant software upgrades to the ALMA telescope. The potential exists to lead significant software infrastructure upgrades and tackle obsolescence by designing and prototyping new software technologies, building new user tools for astronomers and operators, and interfacing with the next generation of ALMA system-wide hardware upgrades. This position will ideally be located at NRAO facilities in Charlottesville (VA). It may be possible to work from our other facilities in Socorro (NM) or Albuquerque (NM). Fully remote work may be possible for an exceptionally qualified candidate. What You Will be Doing: The successful applicant will join the NA ALMA Correlator software team. The primary responsibility is development in modern, multi-threaded C++ and Python, testing, and integration of the Advanced Technology ALMA Correlator (ATAC). ATAC is a key project in the Wideband Sensitivity Upgrade (WSU) that will dramatically increase the observational capabilities of ALMA. The successful applicant will need to work with Canadian collaborators, other ALMA development organizations, and Chilean stakeholders to implement, test, and integrate ATAC, coordinate with developers, conduct automated testing, deliver software to the software test team, and support integration, verification, and validation testing in Chile. A key component of the ATAC project is the IDTF (Integrated Development and Test Facility) located in Charlottesville VA. The successful applicant will play a key part of the development of the IDTF, integration testing with stakeholders, and the fielding, testing, and commissioning of ATAC. Testing is an integral part of the development process and it is expected that the applicant will write and maintain test software that will be run in an automated way. They will also help maintain the internal test systems used, daily, for initial testing of the software. It is expected that the successful candidate will engage in technical discussions with colleagues at remote locations to help troubleshoot problems. Communication is key when designing and maintaining large, complex systems. The successful applicant will participate in both face-to-face and virtual discussions, and in meetings and workshops where complex design decisions will be made. Close collaboration will be essential as the team maintains and improves each subsystem, component, and interface. We use Jira to organize our tasks, Confluence for offline discussions, and Slack, Zoom, and Teams for collaboration. Our new team member will utilize all these tools and more to effectively engage with their colleagues. The successful applicant will: - Develop, test, and integrate the ATAC software written in C++ and Python - Contribute to the development of the IDTF by installing and configuring servers and network equipment - Contribute to the operation of the IDTF by setting up and conducting integration testing with ALMA partners - Proactively diagnose and troubleshoot problems found in the verification and validation of software - Utilize continuous integration to automate builds and testing - Participate in multi-country ALMA-wide software meetings - Communicate effectively with staff at all ALMA sites Work Environment 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. Who You Are: - You have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, science or related field - You have at least 3 years of experience in software development for level 3, or 5 years for level 4 - While not required, you may have experience in Astronomy or Mathematics Competency Summary - Experience modern, multi-threaded C++ development - Experience Python development - Familiarity with Linux operating systems - Understanding of object-oriented design and development - Familiarity with modern servers and network equipment - Experience with version control software and testing methodologies - Experience debugging and profiling software systems - Strong interpersonal and communications skills - Experience working with peers in a distributed team - Willingness to travel internationally and work at high altitudes if needed Preferred Experience - Familiarity with basic astronomical principles, in particular interferometry, and observatory operations - Ability to work with international colleagues Total Rewards: Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth. Compensation AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions. For open rank positions, the starting salary/hourly rates for each level is between: - Position level 3 $79,000 and $120,000 - Position level 4 $90,000 and $138,000 Benefits: AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Application Instructions: Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20

Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) announces an opportunity for a full-time Software Engineer - HPC Systems Engineer to work on the VLBA software development team. The engineer will be responsible for building out a new software correlator computer cluster, writing scripts and programs that maintain and monitor the cluster, and developing software for other VLBA telescope systems. Software will be written in a combination of bash, Python, and C/C++. The engineer will need to be fluent in RHEL system administration. The engineer will be responsible for writing and maintaining critical documentation including requirements, software design, and user documentation. The engineer must be a US citizen. The engineer will be a member of the New Mexico Systems (NMS) Group which is part of the Data Management and Software (DMS) Department. This position is based at the NRAO Science Operations Center (DSOC) is located in Socorro, NM, on the campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (www.nmt.edu). A full-time telework arrangement may be considered for highly qualified candidates that reside within a commutable distance of the DSOC in Socorro. Periodic travel to the DSOC will be required. - This position will be a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal subject to observatory needs, budget and mutual agreement. What You Will be Doing: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Designing, developing, and testing OS and software components of correlator computer cluster - Writing installation, configuration and maintenance documentation for correlator computer cluster - Designing, developing, testing and maintaining software for VLBA telescope systems - Writing and maintaining critical software documentation including requirements, design and user documentation. Work Environment 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. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Who You Are: - You have a Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - A minimum of three years of professional hands‑on Linux system administration in a scientific or engineering setting. Software development experience is also a plus. Competency Summary A successful candidate will be able to: - Architect and operate highly resilient clusters. - Use monitoring/log‑aggregation platforms (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/Graylog) to detect and remediate faults. - Design scalable, secure data‑center networks: VLAN segmentation and routing/ACL policies. - Program enterprise switches (Arista, Cisco) for high‑throughput, low‑latency HPC traffic. - Apply security hardening (STIGs, RMF) using infrastructure-as-code. - Plan rack layouts, power distribution, and cable management. - Perform server, storage, and networking equipment installation, labeling, and validation. - Clear oral and written communication; ability to produce runbooks, design documents, and incident reports. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities across hardware, OS, network, and application layers. - Ability to lift datacenter equipment up to 40 lbs. Eligibility You must be a U.S. citizen, possess a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass a basic background check. Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Total Rewards: Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth. Compensation AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions. Benefits: AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Application Instructions: Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu.PM20

Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is an array of 66 radio antenna located high in the Chilean Andes. Its scientific capabilities are, by a large factor, better than any other millimeter wave radio telescope. It was commissioned in 2013 and is, to date, the largest ground-based astronomical project. ALMA is supported by a diverse team of people in 4 continents (North America, South America, Europe and Asia). We are seeking an experienced technical lead with strong organizational and communications skills to join the NRAO Data Management and Software department. As the Senior Technical Program Liaison for ALMA Software and Computing, you will work with North American (NA) software and computing managers and technical experts as well as ALMA partners in Europe, East Asia, and Chile to strategize, plan, and coordinate activities in support of ALMA technical development projects and operational support. The successful applicant will have an important role in contributing to the planning and leadership for the next generation of significant software upgrades to the ALMA telescope. This position will be located at one of the NRAO facilities in Charlottesville (VA), Socorro (NM), Albuquerque (NM), or Green Bank (WV). Fully remote work may be possible for a highly qualified candidate. What You Will be Doing: You will be the primary liaison between NA ALMA software and computing teams and ALMA partner computing and software managers to coordinate development efforts, ensure operational integrity of the ALMA telescope, and align expectations across technical teams, management, and executives. The successful applicant will need to work with international stakeholders to ensure technical project status, risks, resourcing allocations, and metrics are documented, communicated, and aligned. While this position will not have any direct personnel or project management responsibilities, skills and experience in those areas will be beneficial. The successful applicant will: - Act as the primary liaison representing NA software and computing activities to an international ALMA computing management team - Coordinate with science operational stakeholders to ensure software and computing plans align with requirements - Represent NA software and computing status and risks in ALMA meetings and international forums - Collaborate with NRAO and international teams to develop management plans, project schedules, resource allocations, data management plans, and technical risk registers for large scale initiatives - Coordinate and track operational upgrades and communicate implications - Participate in multi-country ALMA-wide technical meetings - Communicate effectively with staff at all ALMA sites Work Environment The successful candidate will join a team of professionals engaged in research and development in the fields of science, engineering, software development, computing, 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. Domestic and international travel will be required at a level of two to four one-week trips per year. Who You Are: - You have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Data Management, Data Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required in a closely related field. An advanced degree in a closely related field is preferred. - You have at least seven years of experience in software or computing infrastructure design and development with at least three years of experience in leading a technical group or projects. - You are knowledgeable about traditional project management tools and techniques. Experience with Agile frameworks is desirable. - You have strong interpersonal and group communications skills, oral and written. - You must be able to participate in international meetings that may take place between 10.00-13.00 UTC and 20.00 to 22.00 UTC. - You must be able to travel to domestic and international working meetings at a level of approximately two to four one-week trips per year. - Familiarity with radio astronomy theories and practices is beneficial. - Experience in personnel management is desirable. Additional Requirement Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Total Rewards: Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth. Compensation AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions. For open rank positions, the starting salary/hourly rates for each level is between: Exempt, Range $110,000-$130,000 Benefits: AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Application Instructions: Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20

Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) across North America, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. The NRAO is seeking a Research IT infrastructure Architect to join the Data Management and Software department (DMS). In collaboration with the observatory's software architect and data architect, and coordination with our network, data center and Science IT teams, help design and implement the technical infrastructure needed to meet the challenges of the next generation of radio telescopes. This position ideally will be based either in Albuquerque, NM, or Socorro, NM but could also be based at our Charlottesville, VA or Green Bank, WV locations. For well qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered after one year of employment. What You Will be Doing The primary focus of this position will be to provide strategic and architectural leadership for the technology ecosystem that enables our scientific mission. This role works in conjunction with the software and data architects to define the long-term technical direction for research computing, scientific software systems, data pipelines, and large-scale processing environments. Operating collaboratively across Platform Engineering, Networking, HPC, and Software Engineering teams, the Research IT Infrastructure Architect ensures that mission systems are interoperable, scalable, sustainable, and aligned with institutional strategy. This position does not own operational IT functions; rather, it establishes architectural vision, technical standards, and cross-domain integration principles that guide execution across multiple organizations. Immediate activities may include (but are not limited to): - Develop and maintain a multi-year architectural roadmap for IT infrastructure of research systems. - Define reference architectures for scientific computing, data lifecycle management, and - processing pipelines. - Evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to mission-scale science. - Align research technology direction with institutional strategy and major initiatives. - Serve as the integrative architect across: - HPC environments - Cloud and on-premises platforms - Data archives and pipelines - Networking and data transport systems - Works collaboratively to ensure architectural coherence across independently managed teams. - Lead system-level design reviews for major initiatives. - Establish engineering standards and architectural principles. - Provide technical risk assessment for new mission initiatives. - Define lifecycle sustainability models for research platforms. - Promote reproducibility, scalability, and interoperability across systems. - Work laterally with: - Platform Engineering leadership - Network Engineering leadership - HPC leadership - Scientific Software Engineering teams - Translate scientific requirements into architectural direction. - Serve as technical advisor to scientific and executive leadership. - Anticipate scaling challenges for next-generation instruments and data rates and guide technology decisions with 10–20 year lifecycle implications. - Balance innovation against operational stability and cost realism. Additional duties include: - the maintenance and necessary upgrades of the existing software to support operations - the development of 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. Work Environment 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits at a desk, uses a personal computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment; the ability to climb stairs is required. The employee is required to bend, reach, and must have finger dexterity. The employee is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. May occasionally work at high altitudes. . Who You Are: - You have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced degree in computer science, engineering, computational science, or related discipline preferred; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. - You have at least six years of infrastructure architect experience designing large-scale distributed systems to those of the Observatory is required. - Demonstrated expertise in high-performance computing, large-scale scientific data processing, distributed systems architecture, and research or mission-critical environments. Proven ability to influence senior technical leaders without formal authority. Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills - Experience in federally funded or FFRDC environments strongly preferred. Competency Summary The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of HPC technologies, networking, storage, data center design and capacity planning, and be able to help make, communicate and plan technology and implementation choices in the service of projects that are much more computationally ambitious than our current implementations. The successful candidate should have experience with: - Cluster design, commissioning and operations, including resource scheduling and container orchestration. - Data flow and locality issues, building high-volume, multi-site data transport workflows to support the creation, processing and access of multi-terabyte sized data products. - Scalable and robust archival and processing storage technologies to meet the demands of a project that will produce petabyte-scale data per month in the next decade. Additional Requirement Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Total Rewards: Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth. Compensation AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. For open rank positions, the starting salary/hourly rates for each level is between: - Exempt: $100,000 and $130,000 per year Benefits AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Application Instructions: Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20

Position Description: Position Summary The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) across North America, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile. These telescopes are among the most advanced in the world, allowing astronomers to explore the universe in unprecedented detail. At NRAO, we are recruiting a Software Engineer to plan, design, and implement new systems to be initially used for the several upcoming projects, including the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) and Radar, which uses the GBT and VLBA telescopes. This position ideally will be based either in Charlottesville, VA. For well qualified candidates, a remote work arrangement may be considered after one year of employment. What You Will be Doing The primary focus of this position will be designing and prototyping software for the ngVLA project. This will include working with senior software engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements, designing systems and components to meet those requirements, performing trade studies, building prototypes, and producing documentation and reports summarizing your findings. Immediate activities may include (but are not limited to): - prototyping the domain model - exploring existing frameworks for instructions needed to carry out the observation - building prototype data repositories - benchmarking and testing data transport software - other prototyping activities needed by the project This position will be directly involved in the early implementation and testing of key software features needed to support the ngVLA and Radar projects. The position will also participate in the full implementation during the construction phase. Additional duties may include: - the maintenance and necessary upgrades of the existing software to support operations - the development of 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 Work Environment 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. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Who You Are: - You have 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. - No previous related work experience is required; candidates with progressively more experience will be considered for a higher-level position. Competency Summary - The ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders about ongoing software activities. - The ability to work with senior software engineers to produce a software architecture and design that meets stakeholder needs. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language; Java or C++ are desirable. - Experience with Python. - Willingness and enthusiasm for learning new programming languages when they are best suited to a particular domain. - Experience with version control software, testing methodologies, and CI/CD. - Experience with software engineering principles, working within an Agile framework, and experience in the complete product lifecycle are preferred. Additional Requirement Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Total Rewards: Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth. Compensation AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance. For open rank positions, the starting salary/hourly rates for each level is between: - Position level 1, Non-Exempt: $30.00 and $35.88 per hour - Position level 2, Exempt: $60,000 and $92,000 per year Benefits AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Application Instructions: Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is recruiting a Software Engineer to plan, design, and implement new systems for several upcoming projects, including the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) and Radar, which uses the GBT and VLBA telescopes. The primary focus of this position will be designing and prototyping software for the ngVLA project. This will include: - Working with senior software engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements - Designing systems and components to meet those requirements - Performing trade studies - Building prototypes - Producing documentation and reports summarizing findings Immediate activities may include: - Prototyping the domain model - Exploring existing frameworks for instructions needed to carry out the observation - Building prototype data repositories - Benchmarking and testing data transport software - Other prototyping activities needed by the project This position will also participate in the full implementation during the construction phase and may include: - Maintenance and necessary upgrades of existing software to support operations - Development of new products to meet challenges posed by new observing paradigms Qualifications - 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, an advanced degree in a related field is a plus - No previous related work experience is required; candidates with progressively more experience will be considered for a higher-level position Requirements - Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders about ongoing software activities - Ability to work with senior software engineers to produce a software architecture and design that meets stakeholder needs - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language; Java or C++ are desirable - Experience with Python - Willingness and enthusiasm for learning new programming languages when they are best suited to a particular domain - Experience with version control software, testing methodologies, and CI/CD - Experience with software engineering principles, working within an Agile framework, and experience in the complete product lifecycle are preferred Benefits - Comprehensive total rewards package, subject to eligibility requirements - Competitive compensation and recognition for performance - Paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave) - Medical, dental and vision plans effective on the first day of employment - Retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution - Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions