What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Programmer - NASA Satellite Data Products position at Science Systems and Applications, Inc.?
Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a highly talented and motivated scientific programmer to assist in implementing satellite algorithms for a NASA mission launching in early 2024. With this mission, NASA will embark upon a new era of unprecedented global atmospheric, ocean and terrestrial satellite data products. It will be capable of performing radiometric and polarimetric ocean, atmosphere and land surface surveys, returning measurements from which properties of the atmosphere, land and ocean can be produced to add to other critical climate and Earth system variables. The selected candidate will work with a team of accomplished software developers and scientists. Job duties may include but are not limited to translating and implementing scripts of remote sensing algorithms for NASA's upcoming data production system.
Required Qualifications:
- B.A. or B.S. in computer science, data science, physical sciences, or closely related engineering or science discipline plus at least four years of related experience (or a M.A. or M.S. in computer science, data science, physical sciences, or closely related engineering or science discipline)
- C coding proficiency.
- Experience in handling large data sets Knowledge of Earth observations
- Knowledge of data science tools and methodology
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate with software engineers and scientists
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. as well as the ability to meet NASA's background investigation requirements for IT and physical access to NASA facilities
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with various programming languages and software tools
EOE, including disability/vets
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
SSAI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE, including disability/vets