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Atmospheric Scientist, Calibration Validation Specialist

DeVine Consulting, Inc. · Monterey, CA · 3 mo ago
On-siteEducation$95k–$115k/yrFull-time

About the role

The successful applicant will join a broad-based team of scientists and engineers involved in the analysis of microwave remote sensing systems, pre-flight specifications and characterizations of microwave radiometer systems, and the calibration and validation (CalVal) of space-based microwave radiometric data.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in research supporting current and future space-based microwave remote sensing missions
  • Contribute to the analysis of microwave remote sensing systems
  • Develop and implement pre-flight specifications and characterizations of microwave radiometer systems
  • Perform calibration and validation of space-based microwave radiometric data
  • Program in two or more of the following software programming languages: Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, C, Java, MATLAB, IDL, or similar
  • Work with image processing and modeling algorithms
  • Utilize HPC programming experience

Requirements and preferred experience

  • Master’s or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physical Oceanography, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field required; B.S. with extensive (3+ years) Cal/Val experience may be considered
  • Must have CalVal experience with space-based microwave radiometric data
  • Must be fluent with two or more of the following software programming languages: Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, C, Java, MATLAB, IDL, or similar
  • Must have programmed in a Linux/Unix environment within an academic or professional setting; Linux shell scripting experience required
  • Experience with image processing and modeling algorithms a plus
  • Current Secret clearance or higher a plus

Qualifications

Position Type: Full-time, Must be U.S. Citizen

Location: Monterey, CA

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Vacation

Compensation: $95K to $115K per year salary range DOE and skills

Skills

  • Programming in Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, C, Java, MATLAB, IDL, or similar
  • Linux/Unix environment programming experience
  • Image processing and modeling algorithms
  • HPC programming experience

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation

Pay

$95K to $115K per year salary range DOE and skills

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to a policy of assuring that all applicants for employment are recruited, hired and assigned on the basis of qualifications and merit without discrimination based on any protected classification, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, handicap, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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