Satellite Observational Data Assimilation Scientist
Job ID: 2302189
Location: COLLEGE PARK, MD, United States
Date Posted: Feb 16, 2023
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Scientist
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is looking for a Satellite Observational Data Assimilation Scientist to support the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) in carrying out research, development, and operational transition of ingest, processing, quality control, and handling of environmental observations.
Note: The work location is at the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) in College Park, MD. This hybrid role does offer the ability to work from home 2-3 days per week.
Job responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
- Contribute to design and execution of an improved system for handling observational data at NCEP.
- Perform the job duties in a collaborative environment, assisting developing and applying innovative methods
- Ensure flow of observational data for current and future types of data for operational use continues uninterrupted.
- Contributing to the observation processing reengineering effort, including the adaptation of Joint Effort for Data assimilation Integration (JEDI) software components.
- Assist in maintenance of historical data of earth system observations (atmospheric, oceanic, ice, wave, land/hydrology, and atmospheric composition).
- Contribute to JEDI-based capabilities to enable observation processing and ingest.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years or more experience; OR Master’s Degree and zero plus (0+) years or more experience
- US Citizen or Green Card holder with the ability to obtain a NACI clearance. For the Green Card holder to qualify for the clearance they must have lived in the US for a minimum 3 years prior to application. An EAD is not accepted.
- Knowledge of environmental observations for use in data assimilation and geophysical modeling
- Knowledge of the physical and mathematical basis of geophysical modeling (atmospheric and/or environmental) and experience running advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) models
- Knowledge and experience of modern programming languages such as object-oriented FORTRAN, Python, and/or C++
- Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced scripting languages
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
