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SDAC Software DeveloperBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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We are seeking a software developer to support the Solar Data Analysis Center (SDAC) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD in the acquisition and maintenance of solar physics science data. The SDAC supports the scientific analysis of the Sun and is the designated archive for NASA’s solar physics science data. Science data from spacecraft are copied into the SDAC and made available to the community. To support the scientific community, it is vital that data flows reliably and understandably from external partner institutions into and out of the SDAC.
Duties:
- Analyze current data acquisition pipelines.
- Develop and implement new data acquisition, management, and verification capabilities.
- Implement monitoring and notification tools to understand pipeline performance.
- Interact with NASA solar physics mission teams and develop data transfer plans and capabilities with those teams.
Required Experience:
- 1-2 years Python software development with experience in data processing pipelines.
- 1-2 years implementing and using free and open-source log analysis tools and process monitoring/management tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, and MMonit, on multiple hosts.
Desired Experience:
- Software version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub).
- Linux–based operating systems.
- Interactive Data Language (IDL) programming.
- Online data visualization (e.g. analytics graphs).
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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