SUPPORT SCIENTIST II

Stcnet; Greenbelt (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hrs/yr, 11 holidays, 40 sick

401K with 4% match

FSA

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) seeks a Support Scientist II to join a team supporting cloud-based workflows for NASA Earth science data at GSFC on the ATMOS contract.

Role emphasizes integrating scientific expertise with software development to enable scalable analysis of remote sensing and modeling datasets, including vegetation and ecosystem monitoring, with cloud-native pipelines in AWS/Azure.

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Computational Science, Physical Science, or Math, or MS with 6+ years of related experience.
• 2+ years of research experience in Earth science, remote sensing, ecology, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and geospatial data processing; experience with cloud computing environments (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Develop new science data products from remote sensing observations using physically-based models.
• Support data assimilation of airborne and satellite measurements across Earth system domains.
• Develop analysis-ready products targeting wetlands, fires, and ecosystem change characterization.
• Collaborate with NASA scientists to translate research needs into computational solutions.

Skills

Python programming

Geospatial analysis

Cloud computing

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Science or Computational Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Remote sensing toolkits (ENVI, etc.)

Job description

Job Title

SUPPORT SCIENTIST II

Location

GREENBELT, MD 20771 US (Primary)

Category

Scientist

Job Type

Full-Time

$90,000

$105,000

Education

Doctorate

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or Non-Resident Alien

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers’ missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees’ growth, well-being, and success—fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.

• Employment Category:Full-Time
• Location:Remote
• Travel: Some (domestic)
• Security Clearance: None

Job Description:

We are seeking a Support Scientist II to join a team supporting cloud-based workflows for NASA Earth science data at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) on the ATMOS contract. This role focuses on integrating scientific expertise with software development to enable next-generation analysis of remote sensing and modeling datasets.

The position will support emerging work in vegetation remote sensing, ecological modeling, and multi-instrument data fusion, with an emphasis on developing scalable, cloud-native workflows and data products.

ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA’s mission and expand scientific discovery.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of Earth system science, data science, and cloud computing, supporting NASA missions and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Scientific Data Analysis & Product Development

• Develop new science data products from remote sensing observations using a combination of physically based models (e.g., radiative transfer)
• Support data assimilation of airborne and satellite measurements across terrestrial ecology, atmospheric science, and related Earth system domains.
• Develop analysis-ready products targeting wetlands, fires, and ecosystem change characterization

Data Fusion & Remote Sensing Applications

• Support multi-instrument and multi-scale data fusion, including harmonization of datasets from diverse remote sensing platforms.
• Analyze and process airborne and satellite datasets, including lidar, hyperspectral, and high-resolution imagery.
• Contribute to development of computational approaches of wetland/coastal mapping and monitoring of wildland fuels.

Cloud-Based Scientific Computing

• Develop and maintain cloud-native workflows for data processing, analysis, and modeling in environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
• Support transformation of datasets into analysis-ready, cloud-optimized formats.
• Collaborate on scalable data pipelines and computational workflows for large geospatial datasets

Collaboration & Scientific Support

• Work closely with NASA scientists to translate research needs into computational solutions.
• Contribute to scientific publications, technical documentation, and conference presentations.
• Participate in collaborative research efforts supporting NASA Earth science missions and programs.
• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of research experience in Earth science, remote sensing, ecology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience working with airborne and/or satellite remote sensing datasets and scientific data analysis workflows.
• Strong background in scientific programming, particularly Python.
• Experience with geospatial data processing, modeling, and/or multi-instrument data fusion.
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Computational Science, Physical Science, or Math, or MS +6 additional years of experience in a related field.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.