Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER), a Verisk business, has been helping businesses and governments better anticipate and manage climate and weather-related risks for more than 40 years. Large government agencies like NOAA, NASA and the Departments of Defense and Energy rely on AER’s scientists to help solve weather and climate related problems of vital national importance in energy, environment and national security. Large insurance, energy and investment firms count on AER to help them decrease weather-related losses and increase profitability by integrating state-of-the-art climate science and weather information into their planning and decision processes.  To learn more about AER please visit us at: www.aer.com. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.    

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.  

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.  

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.    

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do. 

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) is seeking a mid-level to senior-level science & technology professional to manage a small scientific programming and software engineering team on site at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM.  This position will also involve significant amount of direct technical work, with an approximate 80% technical 20% managerial split.  The motivated individual will work as part of an energetic team developing complex software for multiple government and commercial programs providing solutions to real-world problems related to space weather impacts on operations. The successful applicant will interact closely with scientists, product developers and engineers in an agile development process to rapidly design, develop, test, integrate and deploy software capabilities with a DevOps mindset. In addition to direct technical support, candidates will support mentoring, training and coordination of software related activities including software development, model development, data analysis and visualization, applied modern machine learning methods, and engineering best practices.  The position requires both new software development and ability to adapt/extend existing codes. New development will be mainly in C++ and Python but existing code also includes C and FORTRAN. Candidates must have a BS degree plus 10 years experience, MS degree plus 8 years experience, or PhD plus 6 years experience in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics or sciences involving programming. A successful applicant will have demonstrated the ability to develop quality software for science or engineering applications and to rapidly learn new problem domains and software technologies. Strong technical and communication skills, teamwork, and problem solving in a fast-paced R&D environment are required.

The following are required:

• Strong modern C++ and Python programming skills and object-oriented design
• Development experience in Linux environments, including shell programming
• Demonstrated experience in software development of scientific, geospatial or engineering applications
• Understanding of the software lifecycle and experience in the use of software process tools including source control (Git, Subversion)
• Experience with continuous integration process and tools
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for rapidly learning and applying new software technologies to complex problems
• An ability to manage and lead projects
• Interest in remote sensing/satellites, physics, meteorology, or other geophysical sciences

The following are desired:

• High performance computing and code optimization, including experience in multithreading and multiprocessing applications, and distributed programming
• Data analytics, numerical methods, or modern machine learning experience
• An understanding or background in signal processing, RF propagation, and/or wave propagation
• An interest in participating on proposals and publishing / presenting in professional venues
• AWS cloud architecture and deployment

These positions are open to US citizens and successful applicants must have the ability to obtain a DoD secret level clearance.

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