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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. #LI-ONSITE CJ