Research Computer Scientist, AST, Computer Research and Development (Direct Hire)

Job Description

The Autonomous Systems Laboratory at NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) is seeking a highly skilled Computer Scientist to create software and tools applicable to the Center’s strategic plan of designing autonomous systems that accelerate the development of intelligent aerospace systems and services by government and industry. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have:

  1. One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
  • Programming in C / C++, Python, ROS, G2 for embedded systems and data processing;
  • Building Large Language Models (LLMs) and various other applications using tools and languages such as Jira, NodeJS, Django, Python;
  • Collaborating with team members to solve technical problems and meet project objectives.

OR

  1. Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of graduate education only:

Computer Engineering. Other majors will qualify if the major includes or is supplemented as follows: a. Computer Science and Pure Mathematics are fully qualifying for Data Analysis, Modeling and Theoretical Simulation Techniques positions without further course requirements. For Data Systems, Hardware Systems and Software Systems positions, Computer Science and Pure Mathematics are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) in appropriate Physical Science or Engineering courses and includes or is supplemented by at least two courses shown under “b.2.” b. Applied Mathematics is qualifying if includes or is supplemented by at least two of the following courses: 1. For Data Analysis, Modeling and Theoretical Simulation Techniques: numerical methods (or numerical analysis); linear algebra, theory of equations, differential equations, mathematical statistics (if six semester hour course), operating systems, theory of computation, computer networks, programming languages, data structures, data base management, computer graphics, compiler construction, computer architecture, software engineering. 2. For Data Systems, Hardware Systems and Software Systems: electronics, electrical networks, solid-state physics (for transistors, tapes, etc.), optics (for simulation), electricity and magnetism, computer organization, logic design, control systems, communication theory. c. Other appropriate physical science and engineering majors are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by six semester hours (or the equivalent) in Mathematics beyond Basic Calculus and includes or is supplemented by at least two courses shown above under “b.”

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