Remote Monitoring Software Engineer (SG-RMT)(P4) - (2025/0481 (009762))

Organization: SGTS- Equipment Data Management Team

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2025-09-08, 8:18:03 AM

Closing Date: 2025-09-29, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

The Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate, the Division is responsible for procurement, testing, provision, inventory control, performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation, procedures, instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and, radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Remote Monitoring Software Engineer leverages considerable networking expertise and application development skills to programme remote monitoring software, improve the remote monitoring infrastructure and install and upgrade remote monitoring systems in the field.

Role

The Remote Monitoring Software Engineer is: (1) a project manager, initiating, planning, executing and controlling agreed work; (2) a developer, performing relevant engineering disciplines either as a leader and a member of a team; (3) a resource for the Section, taking part in various activities as required, such as quality assurance and continuous process improvements.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Improve existing remote monitoring systems and/or develop new systems to improve communications and data transfers from remote facilities.
Carry out requirements analysis, design and development of custom mobile software applications for remote data transfers, monitoring, state of health (SoH) analysis, data review, etc.
Carry out requirements analysis, design and development of traditional desktop software systems and custom applications/services for remote data transfers, monitoring, state of health (SoH) analysis, data review, etc.
Design, test, and implement various network configurations using the latest firewall, VPN (Virtual private network), routing techniques, etc. to enhance the existing TCP/IP-based RM infrastructure.
Provide management/leadership skills to guide other junior staff to develop custom applications.
Provide expert advice and support to the Operations Divisions, including the provision of field support during inspections and instruction on the use of instruments, methods and techniques, and writing network/system operation procedures.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name

Definition

Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

Teamwork

Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

Name

Definition

Client orientation

Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.

Judgement/decision making

Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.

Technical/scientific credibility

Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Information Technology

Application Architecture

Disciplined, methodical approach to requirements analysis and system design.

Information Technology

Computer Programming

Thorough understanding of software engineering processes and the software engineering life cycle.

Information Technology

Database Development

Knowledge of relational database management software (e.g. SQL Server) and programming (e.g. SQL).

Information Technology

HTML/Web Tools and Technologies

Thorough knowledge of Web programming (JavaScript, PHP, PERL, HTML/HTML5, ASP.NET).

Information Technology

IT Security

Knowledge of basic cryptographic concepts (e.g. PKI).

Information Technology

Software Development

Thorough knowledge of programming custom desktop/server user applications and/or services with one or more of C/C++, C#, and/or Java.

Asset Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Information Technology

Electronic Communication

Thorough knowledge of programming embedded microcontrollers with C (or C++) and knowledge of programming Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) with VHDL or Verilog.

Information Technology

Network Security

Networking experience to include extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPN, firewalls, telecommunications and IT security techniques.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field.
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in a stipulated field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Minimum of seven years of experience in software engineering and development. Experience with Safeguards equipment support or a related field of work a strong asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $84672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 47332*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
Staff members may be assigned to any location.
Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.