Job Description

ERT is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist/Engineer to support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites, including characterizing, and monitoring the signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, and geospatial quality of the level 1b products using a variety of methods; investigate instrument anomalies such as due to space weather events, radio frequency interference, and propose corrective actions and/or mitigations; provide technical support to the satellite programs by improving the algorithms and level 1 data quality through innovative science to support numerical weather and space weather predictions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience
• Skills and experiences 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 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.
• 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 Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Education
PhD in Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field with a strong focus on GNSS radio occultation data processing

Location
Work is located in College Park, MD with flexible work schedules permitted.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $83,000 - $239,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• 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
• 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 factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.