Scientist - Sensor Cal/Val

About the role

The Senior Scientist/Engineer will support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites, focusing on characterizing and monitoring signal quality, investigating instrument anomalies, and proposing solutions. The position involves providing technical support to satellite programs through algorithm improvements and enhancing data quality.

Responsibilities

• Support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites
• Characterize and monitor signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, and geospatial quality of level 1b products using various methods
• Investigate instrument anomalies such as those caused by space weather events, radio frequency interference, and propose corrective actions and/or mitigations
• Provide technical support to satellite programs by improving algorithms and enhancing level 1 data quality through innovative science to support numerical weather and space weather predictions

Requirements

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field with a strong focus on GNSS radio occultation data processing
• 5+ years of related work experience

Skills and experiences

• Proficiency in data analysis software and programming languages (e.g., Fortran, C/C++, Python, or similar)
• Demonstrated expertise in atmospheric science research and a solid understanding of relevant concepts related to radio occultation and atmospheric profiling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically assess data and develop innovative solutions to challenges in GNSS radio occultation processing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• A track record of publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences related to GNSS radio occultation processing and atmospheric science will be an advantage
• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility

Pay

The salary for this position is approximately $85,000 - 115,000/year.

Schedule

This position supports work at NOAA's College Park facility with some on-site work required.