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This role involves the \"Science-to-Operations\" transfer of scientific algorithms from research prototypes into operational baseline applications for the WSR-88D (NEXRAD) radar network.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nCODE System Maintenance: Enhance and maintain the CODE software development toolkit, including documentation, web site management, tool updates, and electronic distributions.\r\nAlgorithm Implementation: Implement validated scientific prototypes (e.g., tornado/hail detection, melting layer detection) into the operational RPG subsystem.\r\nSoftware Engineering: Develop, modify, and debug custom software across the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, test plans, and test reports.\r\nSystem Configuration: Configure and support standalone workstations running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or CentOS Stream to serve as \"RPG clones\" for distributed algorithm development.\r\nData Integration: Develop software to ingest and transform non-NOAA supplemental radar data for integration with NWS operational systems.\r\nTechnical Requirements\r\nLanguages: High-level proficiency in C, C++, and Fortran .\r\nScripting: Mastery of C shell (csh) and Bourne shell (bash) scripting for environment configuration and build automation.\r\nOperating Systems: Advanced knowledge of UNIX/Linux (specifically RedHat Enterprise 8/CentOS Stream) , including system administration, disk partitioning (LVM/XFS), and network configuration (TCP/IP).\r\nTools & Utilities: Experience with GNU make , GCC compilers , and GTK for GUI development.\r\nDocumentation: Proficiency in creating technical documentation in MS Word, HTML, and PDF\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nMeteorology Experience: Background in Meteorology , with an understanding of base data formats (Archive II) and meteorological algorithm structures.\r\nAlgorithm Expertise: Experience translating complex mathematical or scientific prototypes into high-performance operational code.\r\nModernization Focus: While the current environment is RHEL-based, familiarity with cloud architectures is preferred to support future transitions in data dissemination and product generation methodologies.\r\nSecurity Standards: Knowledge of STIG and FISMA security requirements for government information systems.\r\nEligibility & Security\r\nOpen to U.S. Citizens eligible for government facility and system access.\r\nMust complete mandatory cyber-security and safety training.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Itegrity","rawCompany":"itegrity","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T03:23:47.419Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Radar Software Engineer CODE & RPG Maintenance","description":"We are seeking a Software Engineer to maintain, improve, and extend the Common Operations and Development Environment (CODE) and the Radar Product Generator (RPG) . 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