Earth & Space Data Scientist: Modeling & Analytics

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, invites qualified candidates for positions in the GS-1550 series at various grades. You will apply computer science, mathematics, and data analytics to model, analyze, and solve Earth and space science problems, developing software tools and computational systems for data reduction, processing, and visualization.

Responsibilities also include planning technical tasks, conducting studies, and communicating results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, or Computer Science with calculus coursework.
• Graduate degree in AST qualifying field may be eligible.
• Exceptional relevant experience may substitute formal education.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer science, mathematical, and computational methods to model, analyze, and solve Earth and/or space science problems.
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate software tools and computational systems for data reduction, processing, visualization, and analysis.
• Create and optimize procedures for receiving, editing, converting, and transforming scientific or remote sensing data into analyzable formats.
• Develop and apply computer models, simulations, and analytical techniques to study physical processes and improve science system performance.
• Plan, manage, and execute technical tasks or projects and communicate results through technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Conduct special studies supporting NASA programs and projects and contribute to scientific, technical, or programmatic deliverables.

Skills

Team collaboration

Algorithms

Software engineering

Data management

Modeling & simulation

High-performance computing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering

Physical Science/Mathematics/Science

Computer Science with math/CS coursework

Graduate degree in AST field

Job description

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, invites qualified candidates for positions in the GS-1550 series at various grades. You will apply computer science, mathematics, and data analytics to model, analyze, and solve Earth and space science problems, developing software tools and computational systems for data reduction, processing, and visualization.

Responsibilities also include planning technical tasks, conducting studies, and communicating results