Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications (GS26091008)

The successful candidate will work with a group of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) scientists and software developers at the Satellite Oceanography and Climatology Division (SOCD) under the NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). The position is long term, contingent upon performance.

Primary Duties:

• 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.

Software Engineering, National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS), Value-Added Tax (VAT), Software Engineering, Oceanography, Climatology, Team Player, Software Development, Data Sets, Cloud Computing, * 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
• Familiarity with the Apache Airflow workflow management platform is a plus
• 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

Selected applicants will be subject to a government background investigation.

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance., BENEFITS -Employees working 30+ hours weekly We celebrate your contributions we will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being.Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance. Business Unit: GlobalSciences and Technology (GST)

GTSC and its Global Sciences and Technology (GST) business unit seeks a Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications to support NOAA/NESDIS/STAR. This position is located in College Park, MD, but may be considered for teleworking. A hybrid model of onsite and telework each week may also be considered.