AOT-IC Graduate Research Assistant 1

About the Role

Come join the brightest minds at the LANSCE cutting-edge Particle Accelerator Facility. The AOT-IC Software team is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for a challenging assignment. We are looking for a proactive and technically strong programmer with a focus on control system software development and maintenance. A strong emphasis will be placed on updating legacy code, DevOps, network systems, embedded systems development, and system maintenance. As a Graduate Research Assistant, you will be provided with a mentor, a challenging project, and an opportunity to present your work and progress to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control system software.
• Update and maintain legacy code.
• Engage in DevOps practices.
• Work on network systems and embedded systems development.
• Perform system maintenance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Work as a member of a project team.

Requirements

• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Experience working as a member of a project team.
• Ability to self-teach and work independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with the software engineering lifecycle.
• Understanding of compiled languages such as C, C++, and/or Java.
• Experience with scripting languages such as bash, Python, Tcl, Tk, and/or Perl.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and tools.
• Familiarity with software troubleshooting techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduate position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate-level program (or international equivalent).
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Skills

• Experience with software debugging tools such as gdb or valgrind.
• Experience with SQL relational database schemas, queries, and optimization.
• Skills associated with web-based applications and REST API development.
• Understanding of instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Experience with virtualization, hypervisors, and/or containerization.
• Linux system administration and network administration experience.
• Network management and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with machine learning or adaptive algorithms (AI).
• Programming experience with VxWorks or RTEMS.
• Programming experience with LabVIEW.
• Experience with EPICS (the Experimental Physics Industrial Control System).
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius).

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders), are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.