CEDAR email: Position opening: MIT Haystack Observatory Radio Science Software Developer

[Terrill Gadde]

If interested in this position click on this link to the MIT job website to apply:  - Radio Science Software Developer - Westford MA 01886
Radio Science Software Developer

Position Responsibilities: MIT Haystack Observatory, a radio sciences research laboratory focused on astronomy, geodesy and geospace research, seeks a Software Developer to design algorithms and implement software systems for radio data acquisition, signal processing, interferometry, and scientific interpretation.  The position will encompass an eclectic mix of programming projects, largely with Linux-based systems. The candidate is expected to support and extend existing software with creativity and attention to detail, quickly create proof of concept software for “bleeding edge” users, and develop robust software for release to the greater scientific community. Projects may include instrument control systems, signal processing, high-performance parallel/distributed computing, development and maintenance of high data rate disk-based recording systems (up to 64 Gbps) or high-speed network application programming (to 100 Gbps).

Requirements/Qualifications: An MS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required. Candidates with degrees in astronomy or other Observatory scientific fields with demonstrated equivalent software expertise are also encouraged to apply. In addition to experience with scientific applications, the candidate must have excellent programming skills in Python, C, and C++ in a Linux environment, as well as demonstrated knowledge of embedded processors and parallel processing.  The candidate should have extensive knowledge of Linux and similar operating systems, should be familiar with hardware interfaces of various kinds, possess the ability to design and implement instrumental monitor and control systems, and have a thorough understanding of disk and network I/O. Understanding of signal processing (correlation, Fourier transforms, sampling, filtering) is required. A candidate with a strong scientific background and an interest in the scientific disciplines of the Observatory is preferred.


Applications to this position must be made through the link above.

 Terrill Gadde

Assistant to Director
Human Resources & Administration
MIT Haystack Observatory

 


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