About this role
Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) seeks a motivated and outgoing scientific programmer/analyst to support mission related work at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This position is designed for a scientist/programmer with experience in working with large scientific datasets to support a data processing system, to transform lower-level mission data into higher-level science data products for distribution to the scientific community.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Delivery and installation of new processing software releases, and test runs.
• Creating test plans and test reports for software deliveries as needed.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the system, including ingestion, processing, and distribution.
• Managing distribution of the products to associated scientists.
• Maintaining knowledge of all aspects of system processes with the ability to identify key leaders for task execution.
• Spearheading the optimization of the software management system to boost productivity and align with the Science team's time requirements.
• Maintaining, updating and documenting all procedures.
Required Qualifications
• MS or equivalent in a STEM related field or comparable work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in scientific programming and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in programming with Fortran, C, Python, Version control with GitHub, Linux.
• Significant experience with processing of Remote Sensing data.
• Facility with large data sets.
• Good communication skills
Desired Qualifications
• BS or higher in a physical science, math, or computer science fields.
• Experience in programming for scientific applications.
• Familiarity with remote sensing.
• Familiarity with the space environment.
• Familiarity with laser altimetry.
• Experience with other tools such as MatLab, IDL, Mathematica.
• Familiarity with Pandas, Jupyter, Git
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
EEO/AA Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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About Science Systems & Applications
Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is a leading provider of science, engineering, and technology solutions for customers who seek new frontiers. For more than 47 years, we have been by their side, aligning with their vision and goals to provide excellent research and technical support. We support pioneers in science and engineering—such as NASA and NOAA—and we’ve made significant contributions to more than 150 Earth and space science missions. SSAI’s exceptional services are built on our genuine passion for research and innovative solutions. Our expert scientists, engineers, and IT professionals share a commitment to providing solutions for the unique needs of each client.
SCIENCE - We focus our passion for science on exploring important questions to improve the quality of life for all of us.
ENGINEERING - SSAI engineers design and build new technology to gather accurate data that keep us informed.
INFORMATION ANALYTICS - We provide advanced information technology solutions to meet the needs of our customers and their end users.
What you'll do
- The role involves delivering and installing new processing software releases, overseeing daily operations of the system, and managing the distribution of scientific products. Additionally, the candidate will optimize the software management system and maintain documentation of procedures.
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