Scientific Programmer

Remote
Full Time
Mid Level

We are looking for a remote Scientific Programmer.

KEY DUTIES

· Work with NOAA government staff to coordinate science products, algorithm integration, and science processing for the next generation NOAA weather satellites using industry standard software engineering techniques.

· Code, test, and document interfaces of moderate to high complexity.

· Support science algorithm integration and research-to-operation efforts.

**Must be able to obtain a security clearance**

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

· 2+ years of experience in C/C++

· 2+ years of knowledge of Unix/Linux

· Experience with Python, Perl, or Shell Scripting

DESIRED SKILLS

· Experience with inter-operability between Fortran 90/95 and C/C++

· Skilled at finding, identifying the cause of, and resolving bugs and anomalies

· Experience with CM tools such as Git and GitLab

· Experience with container operations (preferably Docker)

· Experience with real-time and off-line processing of satellite data, science algorithm development.

· Familiarity with scientific data formats such as HDF and netCDF

· Experience processing and managing large volumes of data

· Previous integration experience

· Teamwork, strong inter-personal skills

· Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.


EDUCATION

· BS or greater degree with formal course work in physics, mathematics and computer programming

· Educational background or experience in satellites and remote sensing

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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