SAIC

Computational Physicist

SAIC • $90K — $130K *
Greenbelt, MD 20770In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or physical science
  • 5+ years of experience in software integration and testing
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Extensive experience with Python or shell scripting
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools like Git

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Contractor and NASA staff on GEOS model design and testing
  • Develop, implement, and maintain integration and test procedures
  • Plan and execute system integration and testing, analyzing results
  • Define product streams with GEOS users and ensure delivery with distributors

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Engagement in cutting-edge earth science modeling
  • Collaborative work environment with government and contractor teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC's GLOMAS contract is looking for a Computational Physicist to support global modeling and data assimilation support at the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Under this contract, SAIC will be responsible for supporting and maintaining NASA Goddard's Global Modeling and Assimilation Office's Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) model and data assimilation system.

Job Duties:
  • Work with Contractor and NASA staff to provide the design, development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of integration and test procedures for the GEOS models and DAS.
  • Plan and perform system integration and test procedures, analyzing and documenting the results.
  • interface with users of GEOS products to define required product streams, and with distributors of GEOS products to ensure robust product delivery.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or physical science.
  • 5+ years of experience relevant to software integration and testing; good organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrates extensive experience with Python, or shell scripting, and with configuration management (CM) tools such as Git.

Desired
  • Knowledge of Earth science, experience with the display and analysis of assimilated data sets using Python, MATLAB and/or graphics packages such as GrADS, use of high-end computing environments and experience working within an operational production environment, are highly desirable.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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