Software Developer / Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Software Developer / Engineer to join our team supporting the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) at their Knoll's Atomic Laboratory (KAPL)! This position is full-time and will be based out of Schenectady, NY.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex software solutions for scientific and engineering problems on high performance supercomputing systems.

• Provide common software engineering solutions for the reactor design community, applicable to all naval nuclear core designs.

• Develop robust, user-friendly, automated tools to evaluate thermal hydraulic and reactor performance design conditions.

• Design, develop, test, verify, and maintain engineering software.

• Port engineering software to modern computing architectures.

• Focus on problem-solving, software systems architecture, and scientific programming.

• Gather requirements across application developers, engineering users, and system administrator groups.

• Work in application areas including nuclear reactor physics, reactor thermal performance and casualty analysis, and data science.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a science‑related discipline from an ABET accredited college or university and 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance before you can start.

  • Candidates with an active DOE "L" Clearance or DOD "Secret" clearance are HIGHLY DESIRED.

• Strong programming skills using compiled languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Fortran) and/or interpreted scientific computing languages (e.g., Python).

• Experience with client-server software systems used across multiple operating environments (e.g. Windows, Linux).

• Experience with Java Swing.

• Experience with Graphical User Interface.

• Parallel programming and running parallel jobs on supercomputing systems.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of software architecture (design, implementation, testing, maintenance, configuration management).

• Experience functioning within an agile development methodology.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability and passion for developing scientific software.

• Capacity to work independently, as well as within interdisciplinary teams with minimal supervision.

About the Site

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is comprised of the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory located in Niskayuna, New York, the Kesselring Site, located in West Milton, New York, and the Naval Reactor Facility located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together, they develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, ensure the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, and train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.