Software Developer Senior

Software Developer SeniorApply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.SummaryWork in project teams with scientists, engineers, and IT support staff to develop scientific and data processing software from requirements analysis through testing and deployment. Contribute to the architecture, design, and development of the overall system.

Develop ground-based science data processing software and related software operations center for scientific satellite missions and coordinate integration with other related modules and facilities.Who We AreMichigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people.

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ .The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment.

Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/Why Work at Michigan?In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:+ Generous time off+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance+ Life insurance+ Long-term disability coverage+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses+ Maternity and Parental Leave**Responsibilities***30% Develop and maintain important elements for a satellite mission Science Operations Center, interface with Mission Operations Center for input data, support science team data analysis, manage and implement revisions and upgrades to software algorithms, interface with NASA Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) for output data distribution, acquire and manage ancillary data fields required by science algorithms.30% Design, code, test, document and maintain new software subsystems required for satellite science operations center.20% Design, code, test, document flight instrument and Ground Support Equipment real time and post-processing software needs.20% Analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions for architecture, design, development, or test on matters of significance.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position reports to the Managing Director. Project direction will be received from Project Managers and Lead Engineers within the Laboratory.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.**Required Qualifications***Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).7+ years of professional C++, Python, or other primary programming experience in a ground computer based environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The proven ability to communicate effectively with project members and to write clear, concise technical and user documentation is essential.Ability to develop and test software with minimal supervision.Experience working constructively as a member of project teams.**Desired Qualifications***Masters degree in Engineering, Programming, Science, or related field.Experience in programming and data handling for Earth observing, heliophysics, planetary, or ground based instrumentation.Real time embedded programming experience using real-time operating systems.Experience in an organization using controlled development and software release processes.Technically proficient in some of the following: Algorithmic programming for remote sensing and geo-information systems Python Bash shell scripting Database programming* Software version control systemAdditional InformationThe Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL) is a facility of the College of Engineering that serves clients who are faculty, government agencies such as NASA and Department of Defense (DoD), and commercial companies in the development of unique integrated systems and instrumentation that are often used in challenging environments (e.g. space, artic, above/on/below the water).The professional staff at SPRL, together with faculty and researchers, have built more than 35 space systems and instruments; instrumented numerous sounding rockets, balloons and aircraft; and developed ground-based instruments (placed in eight remote observatory sites in Michigan, Canada, Greenland, Chile and Antarctica) in the Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL).Engineers in SPRL participate in the full range of mission development: from requirements and specification development to design, fabrication, integration, test, and on-orbit operation of payloads and spacecraft.More information is available at: https://xtrm-sprl.engin.umich.edu/Background ScreeningThe University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.

The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.**Job Detail****Job Opening ID242408Working TitleSoftware Developer SeniorJob TitleSoftware Developer SeniorWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupCollege EngineeringDepartmentSpace Physics Research LabPosting Begin/End Date11/22/2023 - 11/29/2023Salary$100,000.00 - $105,000.00Career Interest**Information TechnologyApply Now