Job opening: Space System Computer Scientist
Salary: $117 522 - 152 775 per year
Published at: Sep 20 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties
Come work for the Space Force and use expert level knowledge of the design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of systems having the ability to transform information, and of broad areas of applications of computing which have common structures, processes, and techniques; and knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences for satellite systems, architectures, and space applications. Performs complex research or other professional and scientific work involving the investigation and application of the theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations. Independently defines research objectives and determines how they may be best accomplished, develops and evaluates alternatives, defines the approach, conducts the analyses, and documents findings and products related to Space Vehicles. Demonstrates a mastery of, and skill in applying, innovative computer science practices, techniques, and methodology to identify, analyze, and resolve issues; ensures resolutions are consistent with program objectives.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/ SCI security clearance.
- This position is eligible for situational telework (2-4 days per pay period).
- PCS and incentives are not authorized.
Qualifications
Series Definition:
This series includes professional positions which primarily involve the application of, or research into, computer science methods and techniques to store, manipulate, transform or present information by means of computer systems. The primary requirements of the work are (a) professional competence in applying the theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations; (b) specialized knowledge of the design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of systems having the ability to transform information, and of broad areas of applications of computing which have common structures, processes, and techniques; and (c) knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences.
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Education
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
Evaluation of Education:
Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.
Contacts
- Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces
1670 Space Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
US
- Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
- Email: [email protected]
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