Advanced skills in Fortran and C for data parsing and processing.
Deep understanding of BUFR and binary extraction logic.
Experience in UNIX/Linux environments with advanced shell scripting.
Knowledge of meteorological data servers and distribution networks (LDM, DBNet, GTS, WIS2).
Familiarity with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems and job schedulers (e.g., WCOSS, MPI, Slurm).
Proficient in modern software development practices and version control (Git/GitHub).
Ability to debug complex systems in fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize C and Fortran programs for decoding meteorological bulletins.
Translate non-standard data formats into BUFR and JEDI IODA netcdf.
Manage data flow for ingest queues and temporary BUFR storage.
Monitor and troubleshoot data ingestion across major meteorological servers.
Optimize decoded data for rapid assimilation into NCEP NWP systems.
Maintain software repositories for legacy and operational decoders.
Liaise with data originators and users to integrate new data types into the BUFR pipeline.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare at no monthly cost for employees.
Coverage includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
Personal Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for all employees.
Tuition assistance and training reimbursement.
Flexible spending accounts available.
Employee assistance program (EAP) offered.
Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.
Life and accident insurance included.
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses.
Free access to a self-directed Learning Management System.
Personalized career growth plans for every employee.
Full Job Description
Overview
Lynker is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to support the NOAA/NWS Office of Modeling and Development by managing, developing, and optimizing the meteorological data decoder systems. This role focuses on the critical pipeline that converts diverse, native-format meteorological observations into standardized formats required for downstream numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Scientific Software Engineer will include the following:
Technical Operations & R&D
Develop, maintain, and optimize C and Fortran programs used to decode raw meteorological bulletins.
Translate non-standard native data formats into BUFR and JEDI IODA netcdf by engineering specialized decoder logic
Ensure uninterrupted, efficient data flow by managing input and output streams for ingest data queues, descriptor lists, and temporary BUFR message storage.
Systems & Data Integration
Monitor and troubleshoot operational data ingestion across major meteorological data servers, including LDM, DBNet, GTS, and WIS2.
Ensure decoded data tanks are optimized for rapid assimilation into the NCEP NWP system, supporting the generation of thousands of daily weather products.
Manage and maintain the software repositories pertaining to legacy and operational decoder processing.
Coordination & Reporting
Liaise with upstream data originators and downstream NCO Operations users to seamlessly integrate new observational data types into the BUFR pipeline.
Report on software task progress, system performance metrics, and project risks to the Lead Scientist and Federal oversight managers.
Participate in the Modernization of Observation Infrastructure project (GEODE) to transition legacy decoder frameworks to modern architectures.
Qualifications
The Scientist Software Engineer selected for this role should meet the following qualifications:
Advanced skills and knowledge of Fortran and C programming languages specifically tailored for data parsing and processing.
Deep understanding of BUFR (Binary Universal Form for the Representation of meteorological data), including table-driven descriptors and binary extraction logic.
Experience working in a UNIX/Linux environment with advanced shell scripting languages.
Demonstrated knowledge of meteorological data servers and distribution networks (LDM, DBNet, GTS, WIS2).
Skills and knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) file systems and job schedulers (e.g., WCOSS environment, MPI, Slurm, LSF).
Knowledge of modern software development practices and version control software, particularly Git/GitHub/Gitflow.
Ability to perform complex, mission-critical debugging in a fast-paced, operational environment.
Additional desirable experiences and skills include:
Knowledge of global Data Assimilation (DA) systems and observation networks.
Experience transitioning legacy meteorological codebases into Cloud environments.
Background in atmospheric physics or earth system modeling.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
