Programmer Analyst II
About The Position
SSAI seeks a Programmer Analyst II to support an Earth Science contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The candidate will provide software development, data processing, and operations support for the PACE Science Data. Duties include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain end-to-end data processing from, including ocean color, aerosol, cloud, and polarimetry retrievals; integrate, test, and deliver algorithms to operational systems. Manage ancillary data sources and QC; operate matchup systems for satellite–in situ validation; develop analysis and visualization tools and conduct validation studies. Enforce software testing and configuration management.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, physics, atmospheric science or related field and 5+ years’ experience programming. Or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in satellite remote sensing and scientific software development (C, C++, Fortran, Python).
- Experience with software configuration management (Git or SVN).
- Experience in data system operations and databases
- Demonstrated experience developing algorithms and software for retrievals of ocean color, aerosol, and cloud products.
- Knowledge of radiative transfer theory
- Ability to integrate and test code and deliver executable products to operational processing systems.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with PACE mission instruments (OCI, HARP2, SPEXone) or similar hyperspectral and polarimetric instruments.
- Experience developing Level1C coregistration and multiinstrument fusion algorithms.
- Experience with automated validation/matchup systems and visualization tools.
- Strong documentation, presentation, and collaboration skills to interact with staff and external collaborators.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain end-to-end data processing from, including ocean color, aerosol, cloud, and polarimetry retrievals
- Integrate, test, and deliver algorithms to operational systems
- Manage ancillary data sources and QC
- Operate matchup systems for satellite–in situ validation
- Develop analysis and visualization tools and conduct validation studies
- Enforce software testing and configuration management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
