Early Career Software Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Hampton, VA

23h•$24 - $31

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) at NASA Langley Research Center has an immediate opportunity for an early career Software Engineering. Qualified candidates will be proficient in Python and work alongside NASA scientists and engineers to develop operational airborne and satellite retrieval algorithms for passive polarimeter instruments and active remote sensing lidar instruments. This exciting work supports the NASA Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite mission and the NASA airborne science program by developing new machine learning based remote sensing algorithms for cloud and aerosol retrievals from lidar and polarimeter data, and by turning research code into autonomous operational software. This position is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, self-starter with strong programming and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The hourly compensation rate for this position is $24-$31/hr. Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws. Thank you for your interest in a career with AMA! AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems or Software Engineering, or closely related science/technical field
Programming experience in Python and Python tools, developing and implementing algorithms
Experience in the use and development of models, numerical analysis, neural network and machine learning techniques
Solid understanding and experience following a strict configuration management approach, using version control systems such as Git/GitHub/GitLab
Ability to work independently as well as within an integrated team of scientists and engineers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as the selected applicant will contribute to peer-reviewed publications and local to global science conference presentations

Nice To Haves

Experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
Experience working with large datasets

Responsibilities

Develop operational airborne and satellite retrieval algorithms for passive polarimeter instruments and active remote sensing lidar instruments.
Develop new machine learning based remote sensing algorithms for cloud and aerosol retrievals from lidar and polarimeter data
Turn research code into autonomous operational software.