External Job Posting Title Scientific Software Developer

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a software systems engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory's ocean modeling team at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will work on METOC pipelines, data assimilation, and HPC to optimize HYCOM and NCODA.

The role involves coding in Fortran, Python, and C++, debugging Navy systems and enhancing model performance, with strong documentation duties. Required are 5 years with a BA/BS or 3 years with an MS/MA, plus a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have scientific software development experience.
• Experience with METOC/NAVY ocean modeling software is preferred.
• Ability to work with HPC environments and deploy scientific codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug scientific software for ocean models (HYCOM, NCODA).
• Maintain documentation and contribute to reports/publications.
• Support transition of research to operational systems and collaborate with Navy systems like NCOM/NCODA-var.

Education

BS/BA in a relevant field

MS/MA in a relevant field

Tools

MPI

PBS/Slurm

NetCDF

GCC/Gfortran

Ifort

Git/SVN

Make

Linux

Python

Fortran

C++

Java

NCAR Command Language

GDB/Valgrind

CWLC/Documentation

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton requires a software systems engineer to support the Naval Research Labatory (NRL) ocean modeling team in Scientific Software Development at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

What you will do:

• Utilize METOC simulation pipelines, data assimilation systems, and high-performance computing to support the development and optimization of Navy ocean models, including the Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) and the Navy Coupled Ocean Data assimilation (NCODA) system
• Develop, test, and debug scientific software using languages such as Fortran, Python, and C++, and integrate with Navy-specific systems like NCOM and NCODA-var to improve model performance and support the transition of research to operational systems. Improve model coupling, enhance data assimilation techniques, create and maintain comprehensive software documentation, and contribute to technical reports and publications as required to support the overall objectives of NRL Code 7320

Qualifications

What you will need:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA
• Secret security clearance

Must have specific experience in scientific software development, including:

• Demonstrated experience withmeteorological and oceanographic (METOC) simulation pipelines, real-time data assimilation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with modern software programming languages: Fortran, Python, Java, C, C++, Assembly and Matlab.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux environment and scripting: Bash/KSH, Perl, NCAR Command-Language.
• Demonstrated experience with modern software development, deployment practices for scientific environments, compilers and workload managers/schedulers: MPI, PBS/Slurm, Netbeans, Eclipse, Vi, Ansible, Git/SVN, GCC/Gfortran, IFX/ICC/Ifort, make, NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB1/2, GDB, Valgrind, Linux/Unix.
• Demonstrated experience with modern software documentation: Javadocs, pydocs, Pod, manpages, custom help menu frameworks (KSH, Perl, Python, and Fortran).
• Specific experience with Navy ocean modeling and data assimilation software systems: NCOM, NCODA-QC, NCODA-prep, NCODA-var
• Demonstrated experience with executing Navy scientific modeling and data assimilation systems onHigh-Performance Computing (HPC)platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to debug Navy scientific modeling and data assimilation computer codes.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.