Job DescriptionASRC Technical Services (ASTS) brings a long and successful history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. ASTS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.We are seeking a software engineer to join the GOES-R Ground System team supporting the NOAA GOES-R weather satellite constellation. The GOES-R Program has the responsibility to manage the GOES-S satellites and instruments, and produce a high volume of (earth- and space-) weather products that of high national importance. There are significant volume and performance requirements to make this data available in near-real time to weather data forecasters and consumers around the world.This opportunity is for a position on the GOES-R Data Operations Support and Test (DOST) team. Candidate would work with other DOST team members supporting the GOES-R Ground Data Operations (DO) system. The DOST is responsible for monitoring the performance of the generation of all weather products from NOAA's geostationary satellite system. The DOST uses a series of tools to monitor the quality of these weather products as well as the system's performance in creating and delivering them to end consumers, including the National Weather Service. DOST members use not only their analytic skills to recognize and assess any anomalies within the data generation and distribution, but also use their software skills to continually improve the monitoring and management tools.The candidate would be responsible for:Creating and modifying custom and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) based tools for managing the product generation and distribution portions of the Ground SegmentMonitoring system performanceTroubleshooting and recovery of complex system anomalies Software/hardware installation as needed Integration, Test and Checkout (ITCO) support of the GOES-R Ground Segment as it changes to accept new data, algorithms and technologies.Applicants will work fulltime at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) located in Suitland, MD.RequirementsQualifications:Enjoy being part of a team that is focused on delivering weather data products of high national importance, used to form weather predictionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical disciplineA minimum of 0-2 years or more software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolutionExperience with Java, Python and Linux scripting required Experience developing software on Windows and Linux platformsMust be willing to work shiftwork, which can include weekends and nights, during the major exercises and tests, including satellite launch preparation.Preferred Additional Skills:Must be a team player able to work in a large program environment and have good communications skillsSelf-starterStrong writing skills**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement StatementEffective November 1, 2021, all positions will require successful candidates to obtain and show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. ASRC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.EEO StatementASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.