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Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) is seeking a motivated individual to work as part of an energetic team developing complex software for multiple Dept. of Defense 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.

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 8 years’ experience, MS degree plus 6 years’ experience, or PhD plus 4 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.
• 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).
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for rapidly learning and applying new software technologies to complex problems.
• An understanding or background in signal processing, RF propagation, and/or wave propagation.
• An ability to manage and lead projects.
• An interest in participating on proposals and publishing / presenting in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Interest in remote sensing/satellites, physics, meteorology, or other geophysical sciences.
• Experience with continuous integration tools.

These positions are open to US citizens and successful applicants must have the ability to obtain a DoD secret level clearance. AER offers a competitive wage and benefit package.

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! 

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