HP106 Space Weather Analyst

Space and Earth Science Data Analysis; Greenbelt, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNET Systems, Inc. supports NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, by providing on-site space weather analysis for the M2M SWAO. This full-time role focuses on monitoring solar activity and documenting observations to inform NASA missions.

The Space Weather Analyst collects and analyzes diverse data streams, uses advanced tools for modeling, and contributes findings in briefings. On-site shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, are required; US citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency; US residency for past 3 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 NASA investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience with space weather analysis tools and real-time data streams is desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Sun's activity in real time and document observations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret space weather data from NASA/NOAA missions.
• Use tools like CAT, StereoCat and WSA-ENLIL+Cone for analysis.
• Maintain daily logs and support briefings for mission teams.
• Work rotating day/evening shifts, including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Real-time data analysis

Shift work adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Science

Tools

WSA-ENLIL+Cone

CAT

StereoCat

UMA SEP

MagPy

Job description

We are seeking a Space Weather Analyst to join the Moon to Mars Space Weather Analysis Office (M2M SWAO) team. The M2M SWAO carries out human-in-the-loop real-time analysis of space weather for NASA missions and conducts activities to support research to operation to research to enhance space weather knowledge and predictive capabilities for the benefit of the nation.

This is a full-time on-site position at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The selected individual will work as part of a team providing coverage seven days per week, during both daytime and evening hours, including weekends and holidays. Overnight shifts will sometimes be required to meet continuous coverage requirements of 24 hours per day during periods of critical mission activities and/or in support of time sensitive work related to the office’s continuity of operations.

The primary focus of this position is to monitor the Sun’s activity in real time and document observations to assess how these activities may impact NASA’s human exploration and robotic missions. Duties of the role include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting space weather observations from NASA and NOAA missions, using novel tools such as cutting-edge MHD simulations to characterize the space environment, and assessing the impact of large-scale structures and solar energetic particle events. Data analysis includes synthesizing observations of heterogeneous data (e.g., solar imagery, particle fluxes, geomagnetic indices) to identify trends and associations between space weather phenomena.

The selected individual will also routinely troubleshoot models, maintain daily logs, and support briefings or communication requests for mission support personnel, NASA management, and external partners.

Required Experience

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent degree/diploma and work experience).

Desired Experience

• At least one year of experience using space weather analysis tools and models (e.g., WSA-ENLIL+Cone).
• Experience analyzing real-time or low-latency data streams in an operational setting.
• Experience with space weather analysis tools such as CME Analysis Tool (CAT) and/or StereoCat.
• Experience with space weather models forthe prediction of solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and solar energetic particles (e.g., WSA-ENLIL+Cone, UMASEP, MagPy).
• Experience successfully balancing assigned shift work and office/project responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous, and methodical.

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA’s vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

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