Scientific Programmer

GAMA-1 Technologies • College Park, MD

45d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a remote Scientific Programmer to work with NOAA government staff to coordinate science products, algorithm integration, and science processing for the next generation NOAA weather satellites using industry standard software engineering techniques. The role involves coding, testing, and documenting interfaces of moderate to high complexity, and supporting science algorithm integration and research-to-operation efforts. The candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in C/C++
• 2+ years of knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Experience with Python, Perl, or Shell Scripting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inter-operability between Fortran 90/95 and C/C++
• Skilled at finding, identifying the cause of, and resolving bugs and anomalies
• Experience with CM tools such as Git and GitLab
• Experience with container operations (preferably Docker)
• Experience with real-time and off-line processing of satellite data, science algorithm development.
• Familiarity with scientific data formats such as HDF and netCDF
• Experience processing and managing large volumes of data
• Previous integration experience
• Teamwork, strong inter-personal skills

Responsibilities

• Work with NOAA government staff to coordinate science products, algorithm integration, and science processing for the next generation NOAA weather satellites using industry standard software engineering techniques.
• Code, test, and document interfaces of moderate to high complexity.
• Support science algorithm integration and research-to-operation efforts.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• training and career development opportunities
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level