Applications Developer | California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
Location
Pasadena, CA | United States
Job description
Applications Developer Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
IPAC at Caltech has an opening for a Software Applications Developer to participate in the SPHEREx mission.
Caltech is more than a world-renowned science and engineering research and educational institution, it is a community-a community of curious and passionate individuals who collaborate to understand and solve sophisticated scientific and societal challenges. Caltech is an award-winning workplace and one of the best places to work in the greater Los Angeles area. Outstanding employees are critical to Caltech's success.
IPAC, part of the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Division at Caltech (), provides science operations, user support, data and archive services, and scientific vision to maximize discovery with observatories both in space and on the ground. SPHEREx (), a NASA Astrophysics Explorer mission, will conduct a spectroscopic, infrared survey of the entire sky starting in 2025. IPAC provides the SPHEREx Science Data Center, and we are responsible for the development and operation of the data pipeline and for the archiving and support of the data at the NASA/IRSA Infrared Science Archive.
Job Summary As an Applications Developer, you will work with the engineering and scientific team members on tasks which will include developing astrophysics data processing algorithms based on specifications provided by the science team, and building these algorithms into data-processing pipelines. You will develop both prototype and production-quality software for science operations. You will also help the team interpret and implement project requirements, and document the work that you've accomplished.
Basic Qualifications If you have the following in your background, then we want to hear about your interest in joining our team:
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a technical subject such as Astronomy, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in software development in a Unix/Linux environment using Python.
- Familiarity with software configuration management principles and tools, source code version control (e.g., git/GitHub) and issue/bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
Preferred Qualifications Beyond these basic qualifications, there are a set of skills and experiences which will add to your ability to contribute to the roles and responsibilities of an IPAC Applications Developer. The following might give you a head-start here, but even if these do not describe you or your experience, we would still like to hear from you:
- Advanced degree in Astronomy, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences or related field.
- Experience working with scientific data sets and use cases.
- Experience developing software for astronomical data analysis.
- Experience with software containerization and deployment technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with the principles of continuous integration and deployment, and experience applying them with tools such as GitHub Actions.
Required Documents - Resume
- Short Cover Letter
- Names and contact information for 3 references.
For full consideration, apply by January 16, 2024. The preferred start date is March 2024 and the position will remain open until filled.
People choose to work at IPAC for many reasons, and the casual, employee-centric culture often leads to fulfilling, long-term careers and positive relationships. Caltech's benefits program offers a quality, competitive benefits package that is affordable for you and the Institute. We also offer a 403(b) defined contribution plan to eligible staff as well as a Voluntary Retirement Savings (TDA) Plan. IPAC staff have access to the Institute's facilities, including the athletic center, libraries, on-site daycare, professional development and enrichment classes, and Athenaeum club membership.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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