Senior Space Data Scientist

US Goddard Space Flight Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking candidates at GS-11 to GS-15 levels to advance computational methods and data processing for Earth and space science missions. The role emphasizes teamwork, software development, and data analysis to support mission objectives.

The position requires a strong foundation in computer engineering or related fields and the ability to apply advanced computational techniques to complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Directly related specialized experience or graduate study aligned with GS-11 to GS-15 requirements in computer science, data analysis, or software engineering.
• Ability to work in a team to achieve objectives and to apply computational methods to Earth/space science data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational systems, models, or data processing methods to understand Earth and space science data.
• Collaborate with teams to advance algorithms, software engineering, and data management for mission objectives.
• Analyze datasets and contribute to modeling, simulation, or high-performance computing efforts.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Programming fundamentals

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Related majors with required coursework in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Python

C++

Data analysis tools (MATLAB/R/SQL)

Job description

US Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking candidates at GS-11 to GS-15 levels to advance computational methods and data processing for Earth and space science missions. The role emphasizes teamwork, software development, and data analysis to support mission objectives.

The position requires a strong foundation in computer engineering or related fields and the ability to apply advanced computational techniques to complex datasets.