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Overnight Scientific Software Developer Jobs in Maryland

DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Electrical Engineering ...

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What is the difference between Overnight Scientific Software Developer vs Scientific Software Engineer?

AspectOvernight Scientific Software DeveloperScientific Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Physics, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Physics, or related field
Work EnvironmentTypically in research labs or tech companies, often with shift workResearch institutions, tech companies, or academia, usually standard hours
Industry UsageUsed in scientific research, data analysis, and simulation projectsDevelops scientific applications, modeling tools, and data processing software

While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in scientific environments, the Overnight Scientific Software Developer specializes in working during night shifts, often focusing on real-time data processing or urgent project needs. The Scientific Software Engineer generally works standard hours, developing and maintaining scientific software solutions. The key difference lies in shift timing and specific project focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of Scientific Software Developer jobs in Maryland?

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What cities in Maryland are hiring for Overnight Scientific Software Developer jobs?

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AP106 Scientific Software Developer

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

We are seeking a Scientific Software Developer with 3 or more years of experience to join the staff at NASA/GSFC’s Astrophysics Science Division (ASD), which supports a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, and fundamental physics, to work on the XRISM mission. XRISM is currently in its second year of routine guest observations, and this role reflects that maturity – responsibilities span both ongoing software maintenance and support as well as continued development. Specific duties of this position include software development, maintenance, and support for calibrating and analyzing data from space instruments; writing/editing technical documentation and user guides; and assisting with user support. Also included are development, operation, and maintenance of software for pipeline processing (including monitoring and troubleshooting of operational pipelines), data ingest, and archiving.

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, or Physical Sciences
  • C/C++, Perl, and shell scripting in UNIX/Linux/Mac OSX context
  • Technical Writing experience
  • 3 or more years of experience
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.
  • Familiarity with Fortran and Python
  • Experience w/ scientific software packages (e.g. FTOOLS) and FITS data format
  • Experience in developing portable/multi-platform software
  • Experience supporting an operational mission or Science Data Center (SDC) environment
  • Some experience in analyzing astronomical data
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