Scientific Programmer
About The Position
ERT is seeking a Scientific Programmer to support tasks at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) to support satellite precipitation estimates and observational monitoring products. Duties include: Development of conventional and AI based algorithms for the construction of high-resolution satellite precipitation estimates; Routine production of the CMORPH and CMORPH2 satellite precipitation estimates and other observational monitoring products; and Applications of the above-mentioned data sets in climate, hydroclimate and decision-making support
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in developing large-scale observational data sets using objective analysis techniques and AI and in handling satellite observation data
- Extremely strong programing skills with Linux scripts, Fortran and other advanced languages such as Python
- Strong understanding of computer hardware, data communications, and data structure
- Experience with numerical algorithms / schemes for objective analysis
- Skills in using computer based graphics software (e.g. GrADS, IDL)
- MS in atmospheric hydroclimate sciences or related physical sciences; PhD preferred
Responsibilities
- Development of conventional and AI based algorithms for the construction of high-resolution satellite precipitation estimates
- Routine production of the CMORPH and CMORPH2 satellite precipitation estimates and other observational monitoring products
- Applications of the above-mentioned data sets in climate, hydroclimate and decision-making support
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive compensation plan
- Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
- Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
