Space Data Operations Technician; Research Tec

Position: Space Data Operations Technician (Research Tec 3 or 4)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 3 or 4 level; depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* The Space Data & Software Systems Group (ISR-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a qualified Space Data Operations Tec to participate in the execution of our portfolio of space and ground-based programs. ISR-3 is an integral part of the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division with core capabilities in software development, mission operations, data exploitation, machine learning, data systems development, and integration.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Data Processing Management & Products team in ISR-3 and will monitor on-going production and development data processing pipelines in support of the Space-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (SNDD) program.  The Data Processing Management & Products team provides support for ground-based processing of spacecraft and instrument telemetry. The successful candidate will work regularly in a classified setting and must demonstrate a strong commitment towards security.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, with good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air and space-based measurement and detection systems for over 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. Our interdisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and scientists work, learn, and succeed through a highly creative and dynamic R&D environment.

We lead experiments on NASA missions, including the Perseverance and Curiosity Rovers, Van Allen Probes, and Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission as well as the upcoming Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, Nano-satellite Atmospheric Chemistry Hyperspectral Observation System (NACHOS Cube Sat), and Beam Plasma Interactions Experiment (BEAMPIE). We also build, fly, operate and analyze data from measurement systems deployed to space for verification of international nuclear treaties, and develop innovative sensors, ground, airborne, and space hardware/software systems for basic scientific missions, nuclear nonproliferation, space situational awareness and remote sensing.

** Research Technician 3 ($66,100 - $103,600)*
* As a Research Tec 3 you may be called to perform the following types of work:

+ Monitor data processing pipelines

+ Perform reprocessing to fill data processing gaps

+ Alert data processing subject matter experts when issues arise

+ Monitor automated software repository continuous integration jobs such as unit test, regression tests, and style checks to ensure project requirements are met

+ Track file system storage usage

+ Provide support and maintenance for automated and manual data transfers

+ Provide status updates at weekly team meetings

** Research Technician 4 ($72,800 - $115,400)*
* In addition to above, Research Tec 4 responsibilities include:

+ Troubleshoot data processing pipeline issues prior to referral to subject matter experts

+ Develop scripts to help automate monitoring processes

+ Assists in software bug fixes

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Research Technician 3:*
* + Attention to detail and thoroughness

+ Experience running software via command line

+ Unix/Linux Operating System experience

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

+ Effective written and oral communication skills

** Additional

Job Requirements for Research Technician 4:*
* ** In addition to the minimum job requirements outlined above, the Research Tec 4 also requires:*
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Experience with software development

+ Experience debugging software

** Education/Experience at lower level:*
* ** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.*
* ** Education/Experience at higher level:*
* ** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.*
* ** Desired

Qualifications:

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Experience with maintenance of data…