HPC Research Software Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HPC Research Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center (JSC) to join the team with our Engineering Directorate supporting the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL). This position is working on the JETS II contract. This position will focus on developing, deploying and optimizing software for use in the Flight Sciences Lab (FSL) and other NASA HPC resources.

The Flight Sciences Lab (FSL) is one of Johnson Space Centers primary HPC labs and hosts a wide variety of analyses, which support almost all the major programs at NASA including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), Commercial Crew Program, Lunar Gateway, Human Landing System (HLS), and many others. The FSL systems are currently comprised of over 900 nodes, 20,000 cores, and 6 PB of storage, which serve over 800 users.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with FSL Users to evaluate and optimize the software development practices of the group and ensure success of the project.
• Participate in the planning and major development efforts on software engineering projects for flight software, Guidance and Navigation, and analysis.
• Work closely with partners and external contractors to meet their software requirements and address bugs.
• Act as a mentor for good software development and engineering in HPC environments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• A minimum of a BS degree in computer science or engineering and 4+ years of software engineering experience outside of degree.
• Experience programming in C++, Python 3, GNU Make.
• Demonstrated Experience with version control (Git), containers, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• The ability to work on a team in a dynamic group environment.
• Experience helping others use HPC services.
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
• Demonstrated task planning, and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working daily in a Linux OS

Requisition Preferences:

• 6+ years of experience in addition to the degree.
• Experience developing software for use in HPC environments.
• Experience with Monte Carlo type workflows and optimizing them for use in HPC environments.
• Experience with Trick bases simulation workflows, and related toolsets.
• Experience with modern software practices such as test-driven development, Agile software development practices and a firm, proven knowledge of software development lifecycles.
• Activity within the broader open-source software community.
• Demonstrated Experience with Podman and HPC environments
• Demonstrated Experience with Gitlab and Jenkins tools.

Code Sample: A software project sample exercise will be used for evaluation purposes later in the application process. Your project should
be provided as an open-source git repository on the GitHub (or similar) platform and represent an example of how you would create a new software development project and workflow to be used by a dozen or more developers. The content of this small repository is open-ended and ultimately up to you to decide, but it should be tailored to a Linux-based workflow. We want to see how you make choices when standing up a new software project and the content of this repo will be a good catalyst for discussion between you and the FSL HPC
team members.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.