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Computer Scientist (Software Developer)

William J Hughes Technical Center, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA Req #617

Thursday, December 19, 2024

ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking a Software Developer to join our NextGen Weather Processor (NWP)team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

The fully-automatedNWPidentifies aviation safety hazards and translates weather information needed to predict route blockage and airspace capacity constraints up to 8 hours in advance.

• Provides a consistent weather picture, with timely analyses and short-term predictive elements tailored to specific aviation requirements.

• Translates the weather picture into reliable airspace constraints for integration into air traffic decision-making.

• Enables safe, timely, and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS) in all kinds of weather and seasons.

• Consolidates multiple FAA weather programs with overlapping capabilities into a single NextGen weather system.

We are looking for an experienced individual to work independently and in a team environment. This individual:

• Highly technical computer scientist with expertise in NAS programs and its state-of-the-art systems.

• Applicable functional areas include superior proficiency and knowledge of the NAS system hardware and software, knowledge of FAA procedural requirements, real-time design and development, testing and interface of software and computer hardware systems, regression impact analysis, reliability, maintainability, human factors, standardization and other reengineering regarding FAA missions and NAS systems.

• Perform system-wide analysis and functional allocations, business process modeling and reengineering, internal operating systems, databases, and network architectures.

• Using prescribed methods and information furnished, develops draft inputs to program documentation as it relates to any of the support functions.

• Performs assignments on a broad range of tasks associated with the implementation of standards techniques, procedures, and criteria as they apply to technical tasks.

• Develops new technology, modifies the structure of existing software products, and provides technical guidance to complex projects.

• Reviews final draft documents for conformity to requirements and completeness.

• Tracks preparation and delivery status of required deliverables.

• Attends and may lead meetings, design reviews, working groups and briefings.

• Reports issues and problems and recommends solutions.

• Performs other related duties in line with tasks assignments.

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Math, or a Bachelor’s degree in another technical field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and fifteen (15) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field. OR

• Master’s Degree in any field of study with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and twelve (12) years related work experience in a computer science or math field. OR

• PhD or Doctorial in a related field with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of either undergrad or grad study in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science and three (3) years of related work experience in a computer science or math field.

• Permanent Residency (with 3 years residing in the US) or US Citizenship is required for the FAA Public Trust/background investigation.

• Proficient in release branch methodology

• Proficient with UNIX/Linux Operating Systems (RHEL)

• Proficient with Version Control (Git preferred)

• Proficient with Automated Build Tools (Bamboo, Gradle, Maven, etc.)

• Proficient with Python and Shell Scripting

• Proficient with DevOps methodology

• Ability to work independently, as well as a team

• Ability to research and problem solve.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Software Containerization (Docker, etc.)

• Familiar with with Javascript

• Familiar with with Java

• Familiar with AngularJS or similar Frameworks

• Familiar with Data Engineering (JSON Schema, XML, Schema Definition, etc.)

• Familiar with Object Relational Databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).

Essential Job Duties

• Provide 2nd Level Engineering support for NextGen Weather Processor.

• Support software development/testing/integration/troubleshooting activities for NWP systems.

• Review and comment on system engineering documents; system requirement documents; software testing documents; training material.

• Attend system design reviews; technical interchange meetings; any other meetings as requested to support program and team.

• Possess a technical understanding of systems; databases; networking; computing environments; virtualization.

• Produce efficient or elegant code based on requirements.

• Able to support software applications in Linux environments.

• Able to provide troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software.

• Able to provide end-user functionality support to the field remotely via the helpdesk.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours.

• Occasional travel.

• Cubicle environment.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Other details

• Job FamilyInformation Technology

• Job Sub-FamilyApplication Development

• Pay TypeSalary

• William J Hughes Technical Center, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA

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