Space Observations Scientist and Organizational Liaison

Lynker Corporation-posted 7 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Boulder, CO
101-250 employees
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Overview Lynker, a Federal Government Contractor, is seeking to fill a full-time position supporting the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). SWPC operates 24/7 to monitor and forecast conditions in the space environment that affect the performance and reliability of critical technologies on Earth and in space. SWPC supports national security, transportation, power grid resilience, emergency management, and commercial space operations. SWPC is also designated as one of three ICAO Space Weather Centers, supporting international aviation. The incumbent will support SWPC by contributing to the monitoring, analysis, and application of observational data that inform space weather operations. This position is suited for an early-career physical scientist or engineer with foundational experience in atmospheric or geophysical sciences, data analysis, and scientific programming. The role supports operational continuity and long-term improvements in the use of observations for forecasting and situational awareness.

  • Support the ingestion, monitoring, and quality control of ground- and space-based observational data relevant to the near-Earth space environment.
  • Coordinate and prioritize the response to recurring and ad hoc data calls related to SWPC’s observation requirements and data usage across multiple programs and stakeholders.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of tools for analyzing and visualizing observational data to support space weather operations and decision-making.
  • Apply statistical or graphical tools to summarize trends and insights, and contribute to diagnostic reports and situational summaries.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify data quality issues, improve data access and usage workflows, and integrate new observational sources.
  • Maintain situational awareness of current and emerging space weather conditions, including interpreting real-time data from solar, geophysical, and magnetospheric monitoring systems.
  • Proficiency in working with environmental or scientific data, including use of programming or scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, or IDL.
  • Familiarity with data visualization and statistical analysis techniques.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings and contribute to technical discussions.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex problems.
  • Demonstrated skill in performing tasks requiring organization and attention to detail.
  • Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder to qualify (US Citizen must live in US for 3-5 years prior to application)
  • Experience working with space weather-related observational data (e.g., magnetometers, solar imagery, ionospheric sensors, particle detectors).
  • Familiarity with operational forecast environments, especially those requiring coordination across multiple data sources and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of NOAA/NWS mission areas or prior experience supporting a 24/7 operational setting.
  • A passion for the National Weather Service mission .
  • Ability to accept assigned tasking, but also engage as a creative self-starter.
  • Driven by curiosity and willing to try new techniques and learn new skills.
  • Ability to remain flexible as projects and tasks evolve.
  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee
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