R&D; Software Engineer II

Posting Number req18432 Department Arizona Space Institute Department Website Link https://space.
arizona.
edu Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona Space Institute is looking for a Software Engineer (R&D Software Engineer II) to assist with the development of our Mission Operations Center.
The person in this position will work closely with the ASI mission team to develop the software and procedures that will help us deliver world-class mission planning and ground data services to robotic space missions.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and as an individual contributor.
Candidates should be comfortable balancing the need for resourceful research to complete tasks and effective communication with the team when they need help.
The University of Arizona Space Institute (UASI) serves as an umbrella organization to facilitate the work of UArizona’s space-oriented researchers, providing seed grants for major missions and other space projects in development, coordinating technical staff, helping to build the necessary infrastructure, and operating the Advanced Research Building.
Please visit the UASI website at https://space.
arizona.
edu for more information.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Develop software in Java and Python for mission operations automation including pointing constraint resolution, flight rule checking, and delivery artifact management.
Administers and assists in the coordination of assigned programs and projects.
Estimates, prioritizes, plans, and coordinates development and testing activities.
Works under minimal supervision, consulting with mission team and leadership on complex situations.
Support backend development in Java with Jakarta EE 10.
Support web frontend development in JavaScript.
Gathers software requirements and researches possible solutions to meet those requirements.
Reviews requirements, specifications, and technical design documents.
Develops, codes, tests, and debugs software and user interfaces.
Develops and implements algorithms.
Develops and implements detailed test procedures.
Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft Office product.
Knowledge of Linux OS.
Skill in GNU development tools.
Skill in web development.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience and 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Java Swing for desktop, Jakarta EE 10, and Web development with Bootstrap experience.
Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a U.
S.
citizen, legal permanent resident, or have another protected status under 8 U.
S.
C.
1324b(a)(3) to be ITAR/EAR compliant.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with MATLAB, Python, and networks is desired.
FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.
0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $105,000 Compensation Type salary at 1.
0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade 11 Career Stream and Level PC2 Job Family Research Engineering Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Karl Harshman karhar@arizona.
edu Open Date 11/21/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.
Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.