Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Global Science & Technology, Inc. is a scientific and high-technology company supporting NOAA/NESDIS/STAR. The Scientific Programmer will develop and maintain scientific code for producing sea surface temperature datasets from satellite sensors, while improving cloud masking, SST retrieval, and error characterization algorithms. The role also involves independent research, scientific computing, and collaboration with SST scientists and software developers.
Responsibilities
- 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
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
- 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
- Familiarity with the Apache Airflow workflow management platform is a plus
Benefits
- Health benefits for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Life benefits for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Disability benefits for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Financial benefits for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Retirement benefits for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Paid leave for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Professional development for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Tuition assistance for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Work-life programs for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week
- Recognition awards program for exceptional performance
- This position may be considered for teleworking.
- A hybrid model of onsite and telework each week may also be considered.
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