Senior Scientist/ Engineer

Entarian is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist/Engineer to support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites. Responsibilities include characterizing and monitoring the signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, and geospatial quality of level 1b products using a variety of methods, investigating instrument anomalies such as those due to space weather events or radio frequency interference, and proposing corrective actions or mitigations. The role also involves providing technical support to satellite programs by improving algorithms and level 1 data quality through innovative science to support numerical weather and space weather predictions. Work is located in College Park, MD with flexible work schedules permitted.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and monitor the signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, and geospatial quality of level 1b satellite products using various methods.
• Investigate instrument anomalies caused by space weather events, radio frequency interference, and other factors.
• Propose corrective actions and/or mitigations for identified anomalies.
• Provide technical support to satellite programs by improving algorithms and level 1 data quality through innovative science.
• Support numerical weather and space weather prediction efforts.

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.
• Proficiency with 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 radio occultation and atmospheric profiling concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically assess data and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Track record of publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences related to GNSS radio occultation processing and atmospheric science (preferred).
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge for government facility access.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching.
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
• Skills Development & Certifications.
• Professional Membership Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Competitive compensation plan.
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is approximately $100,000 - $130,000 per year.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness across deep space, defense, and civilian missions. We don’t just support modernization; we define it.