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HX5 LLC

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

Research Software Engineer Engineer III ADV000CPX NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients ...

Moffitt Cancer Center

Research Software Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$193K/yr

The Research Software Engineer will develop software tools for machine learning applications in cancer research, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support various research projects.

HX5, LLC

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

They are currently seeking an HPC Research Software Engineer to join the team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, focusing on software development practices for flight software and guidance ...

Mclaurin Aerospace

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: * Partner with FSL Users to ...

MRI Technologies

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL), one of JSC ...

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Mclaurin Aerospace

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: * Partner with FSL Users to ...

Mclaurin Aerospace

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . If selected you will: * Partner with FSL Users to ...

Moffitt

Research Software Engineer

Long Beach, CA

$215K/yr

Work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, cancer biology researchers, and physicians. The Ideal Candidate: Expertise in the following areas: (1) software ...

Google

Research Software Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$241K/yr

As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with ... As a part of the AI and Research Accelerator, a specialized team within the newly formed AI ...

MRI Technologies

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

MRI Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Research Software Engineer on the JETS II contract at NASA Johnson Space Center. You will support the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL), one of JSC ...

Amentum

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Research Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center (JSC) to join the team with our Engineering Directorate supporting the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL)

Pae

Research Software Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$195K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a HPC Research Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center (JSC) to join the team with our Engineering Directorate supporting the Flight Sciences Laboratory (FSL)

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To thrive as a Research Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in Python, C++, or Java), a solid understanding of algorithms, and an academic or industry background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms, and experience using scientific computing libraries and frameworks are valuable, while a master's or Ph.D. can be advantageous for specialized roles. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills help in working closely with researchers and multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial for successfully translating complex research problems into robust, reproducible software solutions that advance scientific inquiry.

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As a Research Software Engineer, your daily work often involves designing and implementing software to support cutting-edge research projects, collaborating with scientists to understand their computational needs, and ensuring code reliability and reproducibility. You may spend time optimizing algorithms, writing unit tests, documenting software, and participating in code reviews within a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you might help deploy research applications on high-performance or cloud computing platforms and contribute to research publications. Balancing independent programming tasks with ongoing communication is key to making meaningful contributions to both the research and software development processes.

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Research Software Engineer

HX5 LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

$195K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Research Software Engineer
Engineer III
ADV000CPX
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking an HPC Research Software Engineer to join the team at NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.
Essential Duties and 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.

Education and Experience
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.
  • BS in computer science or engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering school.
  • Four (4) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Experience programming in multiple programming languages, including compiled and interpreted languages, and the use
    of build systems like 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 other users in HPC services.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
  • Demonstrated task planning, and effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working daily in a Linux OS, including using a command line interface (CLI).

Preferences
  • Six (6), or more, 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 based simulation workflows, and related toolsets.
  • Experience with modern software practices such as test-driven development, Agile software development practices, [RI1]
    the use of generative AI coding assistants, and a firm, proven knowledge of software development lifecycles.
  • Experience integrating C++, Fortran, Python, and shell-based workflows in HPC or simulation environments.
  • Demonstrated Experience with MPI based workflows.
  • Activity within the broader open-source software community.
  • Demonstrated Experience with Podman and HPC environments.
  • Demonstrated Experience with Gitlab and Jenkins tools.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
Other Position Requirements:
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Walton Beach, FL, US

Year founded

2004

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