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Earth Science Software Developer
MERC Aerospace
Greenbelt, MD (NASA Goddard Center)
Tracking Code
MERC2020-115
Miller Engineering and Research Corporation (MERC Aerospace) offers professional expertise for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in support of the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO).
MERC is a team-oriented aerospace engineering firm dedicated to servicing the aerospace and aeronautical industries with unparalleled customer focus. We believe that great engineering starts with talented people like you.
Our employees work together as “one team” and are committed to delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to our customers in the aerospace and federal government arenas.
Job Information
The Earth Science Software Developer will work closely with contractor and NASA staff to contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of the GMAO’s Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) atmospheric data assimilation system. The duties of this position are to provide support to the following:
- Component development of the Joint Effort for Data assimilation Integration (JEDI)-based atmospheric analysis system necessary for the GMAO to implement in future GEOS products.
- Contribute to the replacement of the current atmospheric ensemble analysis system with a JEDI-based equivalent.
- Help maintain and introduce changes to the presently used GSI-based atmospheric analysis system when minor updates are needed for new observations.
- Help introduce software modifications and configuration changes to the GSI-based atmospheric analysis system, if needed for the GMAO’s upcoming Reanalysis of the 21st Century.
Required Education and Experience
- Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, oceanography or other Earth science discipline, mathematics or computational science and two years of scientific experience. MS plus 6+ years of scientific experience will also be considered.
- Extensive expertise in scientific programming using modern FORTRAN, reasonable familiarity with C++ ; and good understand of object oriented programming.
- Extensive experience with use of Git repositories.
- Demonstrable ability to engage in a highly collaborative environment.
- Demonstrable skills in good software practices.
- Demonstrable understanding and prior experience working within the context of large-scale data assimilation methods.
- 1+ years of experience with Earth Science, Satellite Data, or experience in a meteorology field
Other Requirements
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a NASA Goddard badge (NACI background investigation).
Position Type
Benefits
- Health Insurance & HSA
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Short & Long Term Disability Plan
- Parental Leave
MERC Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
