Scientific Programmer Analyst IV

Job Title

Scientific Programmer Analyst IV

Location

GREENBELT, MD 20771 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering, General Laborer

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$130,000

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$170,00

Education

Master's Degree

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): 
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers’ missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees’ growth, well-being, and success—fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology. 

• Employment Category: Full-Time 
• Location: Greenbelt, MD – On-site 
• Travel: Frequent (conferences, workshops, collaborations) 
• Security Clearance: None 
• Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship 
• Salary: $130K - $170K 

Job Description: 

The Scientific Programmer/Analyst IV provides senior-level programming and leadership for the ATMOS contract at NASA GSFC. This role oversees software design, numerical experiments, and data assimilation system development, ensuring NASA research teams have reliable computational tools. 

ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA’s mission and expand scientific discovery. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Lead development of advanced atmospheric science software. 
• Conduct numerical experiments and simulations. 
• Manage technical staff and mentor junior programmers. 
• Present findings at scientific meetings and contribute to publications. 

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave 
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution 
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability 
• Flexible spending account 
• Health savings account 
• Tuition reimbursement 

Job Requirements

• 10 years of experience in scientific programming. 

• 5 years of leadership or mentoring experience. 
• Expertise in FORTRAN, Python, C , and MPI. 
• Experience with GPUs, parallel computing, and large dataset analysis. 

Education: 

• M.S. in atmospheric science, oceanography, physical science, mathematics, or computational science, or 
• B.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus three years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level. 

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.