Job Description

GST is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the NOAA team in monitoring and building monitors for active STAR tasks. Assist in the evolution to cloud environments, e.g., Amazon/NCCF. Provide evaluation of design and implementation of software systems. Analyze, assess, review, rewrite, and test program code as appropriate according to contract specifications.
Primary Duties:

• Capture installation, configuration, and maintenance procedures.
• Continue to develop monitors, independent of the compute infrastructure
• Provide architecture and design advice regarding new capabilities and changes that benefit systems
• Analyze, assess, review, rewrite, and test program code as appropriate according to contract specifications.
• Perform development and implementation related activities for various programming applications.
• Test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Provide evaluation of design and implementation of software systems.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• M.S in EE, CS or other mathematically and technically oriented fields
• Must have an understanding of NOAA/NESDIS/STAR computing infrastructure

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.
Compensation
At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.
Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $200,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range or this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.

Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.
GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.
GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Skills Required