Junior Scientist
RIVA Solutions Inc.
•$105,000•Remote
About The Position
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Junior Scientist to operate, maintain, and enhance NOAA CoastWatch ocean satellite data processing systems. The position supports software development, testing, documentation, and operational improvements for mission-critical scientific systems. This role contributes to Earth observation data processing, software engineering, scientific computing, quality assurance, and operational support activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Oceanography, Physics, or related field.
- At least 2 years of programming experience with Python, Perl, Java, C, JavaScript, HTML, and UNIX shell scripting.
- Experience with Git or GitLab version control systems.
- Proficiency with UNIX/Linux operating systems.
- Experience with geographic and image data processing.
- Experience with HDF and NetCDF scientific data formats.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases.
- Familiarity with web server technologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting NOAA or scientific data processing environments.
- Knowledge of metadata standards and scientific data stewardship.
- Cloud development or cloud-native application experience.
- Experience with software quality assurance and automated testing.
- Experience supporting Earth observation, oceanographic, or environmental data programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily operations and maintenance of ocean satellite data processing systems.
- Monitor data flows and troubleshoot processing issues.
- Develop enhancements to existing processing systems and contribute to new system designs.
- Manage source code and software updates using GitLab.
- Support data management and delivery system design.
- Develop technical and non-technical documentation.
- Perform software testing and quality assurance activities.
- Support generation of HDF and NetCDF satellite data products.
- Contribute to operational improvements and problem resolution efforts.
- Support rendering and distribution of Earth observation imagery.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Program Initiatives
- RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
