CIRES/NOAA NCEI Software Developer Geomagnetism Team

$62,444 - $113,246/Yr

University of Colorado - Boulder, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Boulder, CO

501-1,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The CIRES/NCEI Software Developer position focuses on developing and maintaining software for the Geomagnetism Team at the University of Colorado Boulder. The role involves creating scalable software solutions for global magnetic field models, which are essential for various applications including navigation and satellite control. The successful candidate will collaborate with scientists and engineers to transition research software into operational use, ensuring effective access to geomagnetic data for users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and update software for fitting global geomagnetic field models to data collected from ground-based and low-Earth orbit platforms.
• Collaborate with research scientists to transition research-grade scientific software into a production environment, including high-profile geomagnetic field models such as the World Magnetic Model (WMM) and High-Definition Geomagnetic Model (HDGM).
• Create user-facing software that allows users to access NOAA's geomagnetic field models.
• Write documentation for selected software intended for both internal and external users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in programming, particularly in Python.
• Experience in data science or machine learning.
• High proficiency in Python.
• Ability to fit a simple statistical model to data.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a team member.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in scientific software development.
• Experience transitioning research software to operational use.
• Experience with high-performance or cloud computing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate user requirements into customer-friendly software applications.

Benefits

• Generous compensation package with a salary range of $62,444 - $113,246 based on education and experience.
• Relocation funds available to offset moving expenses.
• Hybrid work modality.
• Robust training curriculum and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to free regional public transit system (ECO Pass).
• Medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.