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# Scientific Programmer

- **Company:** Itegrity, Inc.
- **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Word, HTML, Algorithm Design, Build Automation, C Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CentOS, Compilers, Information Systems, System Configuration, Custom Software, Data Integration, Software Debugging, Fortran (Programming Language), Logical Volume Manager, Network Configuration and Change Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Test Scripts, Operational Systems
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d2533d50a278de9a

## About the Role

* Languages: High-level proficiency in C, C++, and Fortran.
 * Scripting: Mastery of C shell (csh) and Bourne shell (bash) scripting for environment configuration and build automation.
 * Operating Systems: Advanced knowledge of UNIX/Linux (specifically Red Hat Enterprise 8/CentOS Stream), including system administration, disk partitioning (LVM/XFS), and network configuration (TCP/IP).
 * ToolsUtilities: Experience with GNU make, GCC compilers, and GTK for GUI development.
 * Documentation: Proficiency in creating technical documentation in MS Word, HTML, and PDF

Preferred Qualifications

 * Meteorology Experience: Background in Meteorology, with an understanding of base data formats (Archive II) and meteorological algorithm structures.
 * Algorithm Expertise: Experience translating complex mathematical or scientific prototypes into high-performance operational code.
 * Modernization Focus: While the current environment is RHEL-based, familiarity with cloud architectures is preferred to support future transitions in data dissemination and product generation methodologies.
 * Security Standards: Knowledge of STIG and FISMA security requirements for government information systems.

## Description

* CODE System Maintenance: Enhance and maintain the CODE software development toolkit, including documentation, web site management, tool updates, and electronic distributions.
 * Algorithm Implementation: Implement validated scientific prototypes (e.g., tornado/hail detection, melting layer detection) into the operational RPG subsystem.
 * Software Engineering: Develop, modify, and debug custom software across the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, test plans, and test reports.
 * System Configuration: Configure and support standalone workstations running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or CentOS Stream to serve as "RPG clones" for distributed algorithm development.
 * Data Integration: Develop software to ingest and transform non-NOAA supplemental radar data for integration with NWS operational systems.


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