Software Engineer 1

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, OH

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About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.
At PNNL, our Computing and Information Technology organization is redefining how we work and innovate by reimagining the digital workplace. We empower research and streamline operations—making both faster, smarter, and more efficient—so our professionals can tackle some of the world's toughest challenges in science, energy, and national security. Our experts in AI, cybersecurity, design, and engineering work side by side, using real-time insights and human-centered design to break down barriers. Ready to make your mark on tomorrow? Come work with us.
Research Computing empowers researchers by removing technical barriers to discovery. We provide access to cutting-edge resources, including high-performance computing (HPC), GPU-accelerated compute, scientific software, research data management (featuring the PNNL Research Library), and cloud computing. Through events like TechFest, which brings staff together to showcase projects and discuss new research possibilities, we cultivate a vibrant culture of computing and drive interdisciplinary collaboration to advance computationally enabled science

Requirements

• BS/BA or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with DOE or PNNL systems and processes
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), SharePoint and SharePoint Framework (SPFx), and Microsoft Office suite integration.
• Experience integrating applications with backend systems using REST APIs and modern web services.
• Front-end development expertise using modern frameworks and languages such as TypeScript and React.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and participating in sprint-based development teams.
• Proficiency with modern development tools and practices with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs new and existing software systems, hardware/software interfaces, and/or applications according to industry established software engineering principals and best practices.
• Works collaboratively within a team to execute on the full system development lifecycle, including analyzing user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Developing technical specifications based on conceptual design and requirements.
• Developing well-crafted and documented source code.
• Integrating hardware using software; automating manual tasks; and consulting with the end user to prototype, configure, refine, test, and debug programs or systems to meet needs.
• Identifies and evaluates new technologies or methods for implementation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
• Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level