blaylock@prandtl.nas.nasa.gov (Bruce Blaylock) (05/05/89)
Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation Systems Development Branch NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA The Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation (NAS) Systems Development Branch is seeking an experienced computer professional to fill the position of Workstation Development Group Leader. The NAS Facility houses one of the world's largest and most advanced supercomputer systems, used by a nationwide user community for solving highly complex problems in fluid dynamics, aeronautics and other scientific disciplines. The system includes a CRAY Y-MP, a CRAY-2, a dual Amdahl 5880's, four VAX 11/780's, 30 Silicon Graphics Iris Workstations interconnected with Local Area Networks ranging in speeds from 10 to 800 mbits per second. The user visible operating system is System V UNIX with TCP/IP based networking extensions. As Workstation Development Group Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for the requirements definition, specification, acquisition, oversight of installation and initial operation of high performance scientific graphics workstations and other graphics hardware peripherals. In addition, the Workstation Development Group is responsible for: o porting of existing graphics applications to new hardware environments. o the development of new scientific visualization capabilities. o modification and enhancement of operating systems. o development of device drivers. The position requires at least a Master's degree in mathematics, engineering or one of the physical sciences. A minimum of three years group leadership experience in the development of large software and hardware systems is required. Knowledge of graphics, the UNIX operating system and familiarity with communication protocols is highly desireable. Salary (GS-13/14 $39,501 - $60,683). The NASA Ames Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer U.S. Citizenship is required. Resumes should be sent to: Mr. Bruce Blaylock Chief, NAS Systems Development Branch M/S 258-5 [D-4] NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field CA. 94035