Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications (GS26091008)

Gtscts; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

GTSC seeks a Scientific Programmer in Remote Sensing Applications in College Park, MD, to develop SST datasets from multiple sensors and to advance cloud masking, SST retrieval, and error characterization. The role combines scientific computing with software development, within a team of SST scientists and developers.

The position is long-term, with a hybrid onsite/telework model and potential for remote work. PhD in a quantitative field preferred; MS considered with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• PhD (or MS with relevant experience) in a quantitative field.
• Strong background in remote sensing, satellite/oceanographic data and analyses.
• Proficient in C++, Fortran, Python; familiar with OpenMP, MPI, CUDA.
• Experience with ML frameworks PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with netCDF4, HDF5, HDF4, Zarr formats.
• Proficient in Linux; SSH; knowledge of Apache Airflow a plus.
• Track record of deliverables (publications, software, products).
• Ability to conduct independent research while collaborating in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain science code for SST datasets from multiple sensors (VIIRS, AHI, ABI, AVHRR, MODIS, METimage, FCI).
• Improve cloud masking, SST retrieval, and error characterization algorithms.
• Operate as part of a team of SST scientists and software developers within NOAA/STAR.

Skills

C++

Fortran

Python

OpenMP

MPI

CUDA

PyTorch

TensorFlow

netCDF4

HDF5

HDF4

Zarr

Linux

Apache Airflow

Education

PhD in a quantitative field (Physics, Math, Statistics, Remote Sensing, Oceanography, Meteorology)

MS with relevant experience

Tools

C++

Fortran

Python

OpenMP

MPI

CUDA

PyTorch

TensorFlow

netCDF4

HDF5

HDF4

Zarr

Linux

Apache Airflow

Job description

Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications (GS26091008)

College Park, United States | Posted on 10/14/2026

• Industry Professionals - No Clearance Required
• City College Park
• State/Province Maryland
• Country United States

Job Description

GTSC and its Global Sciences and Technology (GST) business unit seeksa Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications to support NOAA/NESDIS/STAR.

This position is located in College Park, MD, but may be considered for teleworking. A hybrid model of onsite and telework each week may also be considered.

Location:College Park, MD

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will work with a group of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) scientists and software developers at the Satellite Oceanography and Climatology Division (SOCD) under the NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). The position is long term, contingent upon performance.

Primary Duties:

• The individual in this position will be responsible for the development and maintenance of science code for production of SST datasets from multiple low earth orbit and geostationary sensors (e.g., VIIRS, AHI, ABI, AVHRR, MODIS, METimage, FCI).
  
• Development and implementation of improved cloud masking, SST retrieval, and error characterization algorithms.
  
• This is a scientific position that requires a strong understanding of physical science, mathematics and like all modern science endeavors an understanding of how to perform scientific computing.
  

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• PhD in a quantitative field of research (Physics, Math, Statistic, Remote Sensing, Oceanography, Meteorology) completed by date of hire. An MS with relevant experience working in a similar field will be considered.
  
• Knowledge of remote sensing, satellite & oceanographic data, systems, and analyses
  
• Proficiency with C++, Fortran, and Python programming languages
  
• Experience with multi-threaded programming tools such as openMP, MPI, and Cuda
  
• Experience with application of machine learning algorithm using PyTorch or TensorFlow
  
• Experience with data formats frequently used by the remote sensing community such as netCDF4, HDF5, HDF4, and Zarr.
  
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and common tools such as SSH
  
• Familiarity with the Apache Airflow workflow management platform is a plus
  
• Proven list of deliverables (peer-reviewed publications, derived products, software packages, etc.)
  
• Willingness and ability to conduct independent research (problem definition, technical solution, coding, publication) while being a team player.
  
• Strong scientific analytical skills with detail-oriented working style
  

Selected applicants will be subject to a government background investigation.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

BENEFITS -Employees working 30+ hours weekly

Wecelebrate your contributions we will provide you withopportunities and choices and support your total well-being.Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial,and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professionaldevelopment, tuition assistance, work-life programs, anddependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hoursper week. Our recognition awards program acknowledgesemployees for exceptional performance.

Business Unit: GlobalSciences and Technology (GST)

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