MHPCC APPLICATION ENGINEER I – ID# 226540

Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i supports and enhances research, development, and training in Hawai'i, with a focus on the University of Hawai'i. The MHPCC Application Engineer I supports the development, maintenance, and modification of advanced scientific and engineering applications, analyzes user requirements, develops software specifications and code, and prepares technical documentation. The role collaborates with MHPCC program managers and staff to address complex Department of Defense and government sponsor needs.

What you'll do:

• Under limited supervision, supports the development, maintenance, and modification of advanced scientific and engineering applications in fields such as distributed computing, enterprise level integration, scientific visualization, database management, modeling and simulation, and modern internet-enabled applications
• Analyzes user requirements, develops complete specifications, and designs software codes in a development environment using a mixture of scripting and high-level programming languages applicable for scientific and engineering applications
• Writes user and programmer documentation
• Works closely with the Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) program managers and other MHPCC staff across the organization to address the complex needs of the Department of Defense (DoD) and a wide range of government sponsors
• This is a progression job, ranging from Level I-IV. Availability and ability to perform duties independently is expected to increase with each level of progression. Through experience, demonstrated competence, and operational needs, may be hired at the appropriate level

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a related technical, scientific, or engineering discipline
• Up to one (0-1) year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Knowledge of general areas of science, engineering, or technology
• Knowledge of modern software engineering methodologies including object-oriented design and programming, various software life-cycles, and broad-based data structures and algorithms
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to develop computer programs in a UNIX, LINUX, or Windows environments using a relevant scientific or engineering programming language (e.g. FORTRAN, C/C++, JAVA, etc)
• Ability to develop systems and programming specifications given high-level requirements
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and to effectively communicate technical concepts, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and publications including: specifications, application development plans, user manuals, project abstracts, technical description documents, white papers, and technical proposals
• Ability to accurately estimate application development labor, material and schedule requirements
• Ability to work with other scientists, engineers, and computational professionals to develop effective solutions to customer problems under supervision

Benefits:

• Ability to effectively conduct work remotely (e.g., telework) as applicable.