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Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) · 1 day ago

Programmer Analyst II

Lanham, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) is seeking a Programmer Analyst II to support an Earth Science contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The role involves software development, data processing, and operations support for the PACE Science Data, including the development and maintenance of data processing algorithms and tools.

Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware EngineeringWeb Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain end-to-end data processing from, including ocean color, aerosol, cloud, and polarimetry retrievals; integrate, test, and deliver algorithms to operational systems

Manage ancillary data sources and QC; operate matchup systems for satellite–in situ validation; develop analysis and visualization tools and conduct validation studies

Enforce software testing and configuration management

Qualification

CC++PythonSoftware configuration managementSatellite remote sensingData system operationsDatabasesAlgorithm developmentRadiative transfer theoryDocumentation skillsPresentation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in computer science, systems engineering, physics, atmospheric science or related field and 5+ years' experience programming. Or, the equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience in satellite remote sensing and scientific software development (C, C++, Fortran, Python)

Experience with software configuration management (Git or SVN)

Experience in data system operations and databases

Demonstrated experience developing algorithms and software for retrievals of ocean color, aerosol, and cloud products

Knowledge of radiative transfer theory

Ability to integrate and test code and deliver executable products to operational processing systems

Preferred

Prior experience with PACE mission instruments (OCI, HARP2, SPEXone) or similar hyperspectral and polarimetric instruments

Experience developing Level1C coregistration and multiinstrument fusion algorithms

Experience with automated validation/matchup systems and visualization tools

Strong documentation, presentation, and collaboration skills to interact with staff and external collaborators

Company

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI)

Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

Founded in 1977

Lanham, Maryland, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.ssaihq.com

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