Meteorology Satellite Data Assimilation Research Scientist
$80k/y-$120k/y
SAIC2 days ago
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Summary
SAIC is seeking a Meteorology Satellite Data Assimilation Research Scientist to join their team at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Marine Meteorology Division in Monterey, CA.
About the Role
As a Meteorology Satellite Data Assimilation Research Scientist, you will provide technical support for the NRL’s Advanced Variational Data Assimilation (NAVDAS) System, develop and implement new satellite sensors into a variational assimilation framework for numerical weather prediction, and expand GPS RO assimilation capabilities. You will also support the analysis of MW remote sensing systems and assist in developing software systems for validating space-based measurements.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and two years’ experience; additional four years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.
- Demonstrable report writing experience.
- Demonstrable data processing experience.
Preferred:
- PhD in Atmospheric Sciences.
- Experience with FORTRAN, Cylc, MATLAB, Python, or Shell Scripting programming languages.
- Experience publishing peer-reviewed scientific literature, software documentation, guidebooks, and/or handbooks.
- High Performance Computing (HPC) experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $80k–$120k based on experience.
- Full-time employment with potential for remote work.
SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.
Monterey, CA