Research Software Engineer position open at Intuitive Machines Phoenix (LROC/ShadowCam)

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The LROC/ShadowCam team at Intuitive Machines in downtown Phoenix is hiring a new software engineer. Mostly involves ISIS development, development of specific data analysis tools, and improvements/development of targeting tools. See below for details.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop software in support of operating multiple remote sensing instruments.

  • Develop software to process received remote sensing data for various research and archival purposes.

  • Create and execute software test plans for this software including both unit and functional testing.

  • Interface with published APIs of other software.

  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create tools for data visualization, analysis, reduction, and archiving.

  • Build understanding of research activities and goals to better serve the advancement of knowledge within relevant research domains.

  • Create and maintain documentation for software tools and workflows.

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for software development.

  • Support the integration and testing of software.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience or equivalent experience.

  • Experience with programming languages such as C++,Ruby, Python, and IDL.

  • Project and time management skills.

  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

  • Strong problem-solving, analytical and learning skills.

  • Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Understanding of coding standards and testing ideologies.

  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix and MacOS environments.

  • Proficiency using software version control such as Subversion or Git.

  • Keen interest in and ability to follow and contribute to emerging research in planetary science and related fields.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with relational databases, database management, and SQL.

  • Experience with GIS techniques such as map projection.

  • Experience with mathematical concepts such as frame/point rotation, coordinate transformation, and statistical analysis.

  • Experience with agile development methodologies.

  • Strong technical and research writing skills.

  • Experience with concurrent and parallel programming techniques.

  • Knowledge of planetary science or remote sensing.