Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications (GS26091008)

GTSC and its Global Sciences and Technology (GST) business unit seeks a Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications to support NOAA/NESDIS/STAR.
This position is located in College Park, MD, but may be considered for teleworking. A hybrid model of onsite and telework each week may also be considered.
Location: College Park, MD

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Position Summary:

The successful candidate will work with a group of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) scientists and software developers at the Satellite Oceanography and Climatology Division (SOCD) under the NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). The position is long term, contingent upon performance.

Primary Duties:

• The individual in this position will be responsible for the development and maintenance of science code for production of SST datasets from multiple low earth orbit and geostationary sensors (e.g., VIIRS, AHI, ABI, AVHRR, MODIS, METimage, FCI).
  

• Development and implementation of improved cloud masking, SST retrieval, and error characterization algorithms.
  
• This is a scientific position that requires a strong understanding of physical science, mathematics and like all modern science endeavors an understanding of how to perform scientific computing.
  

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• PhD in a quantitative field of research (Physics, Math, Statistic, Remote Sensing, Oceanography, Meteorology) completed by date of hire. An MS with relevant experience working in a similar field will be considered.
  
• Knowledge of remote sensing, satellite & oceanographic data, systems, and analyses
  
• Proficiency with C++, Fortran, and Python programming languages
  
• Experience with multi-threaded programming tools such as openMP, MPI, and Cuda
  
• Experience with application of machine learning algorithm using PyTorch or TensorFlow
  
• Experience with data formats frequently used by the remote sensing community such as netCDF4, HDF5, HDF4, and Zarr.
  
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and common tools such as SSH
  
• Familiarity with the Apache Airflow workflow management platform is a plus
  
• Proven list of deliverables (peer-reviewed publications, derived products, software packages, etc.)
  
• Willingness and ability to conduct independent research (problem definition, technical solution, coding, publication) while being a team player.
  
• Strong scientific analytical skills with detail-oriented working style
  

Selected applicants will be subject to a government background investigation.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Benefits

BENEFITS - Employees working 30+ hours weekly

We celebrate your contributions we will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.


Business Unit: Global Sciences and Technology (GST) 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions:   If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

As part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. 


Salary: $75,000 - 100,000 / YEAR