Senior Scientist/ Engineer
About The Position
Entarian is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist/Engineer to support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites. This role involves characterizing and monitoring the signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, and geospatial quality of level 1b products using various methods. The scientist/engineer will investigate instrument anomalies caused by space weather events or radio frequency interference, and propose corrective actions or mitigations. Additionally, they will provide technical support to satellite programs by improving algorithms and level 1 data quality through innovative science to support numerical weather and space weather predictions. Work is located in College Park, MD, with flexible work schedules permitted.
Requirements
- PhD in Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field with a strong focus on GNSS radio occultation data processing
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Skills and experiences with data analysis software and programming languages (e.g., Fortran, C/C++, Python, or similar)
- Demonstrated expertise in atmospheric science research and a solid understanding of relevant concepts related to radio occultation and atmospheric profiling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically assess data and develop innovative solutions to challenges in GNSS radio occultation processing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Nice To Haves
- A track record of publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences related to GNSS radio occultation processing and atmospheric science will be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites.
- Characterize and monitor the signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, and geospatial quality of level 1b products using a variety of methods.
- Investigate instrument anomalies such as due to space weather events and radio frequency interference.
- Propose corrective actions and/or mitigations for instrument anomalies.
- Provide technical support to satellite programs by improving algorithms and level 1 data quality.
- Support numerical weather and space weather predictions through innovative science.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
