Space and Earth Science Data Analysis
GD153 Hydrology Data Support Scientist
Space and Earth Science Data Analysis, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Come see your career take flight at NASA.This Hydrology Data Support Scientist position requires a motivated and capable scientist to provide end-to-end support for the Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC), to facilitate our mission in support of NASA earth data products in particular for those related to hydrologic, precipitation, and water-related remotely sensed products using the suite of NASA satellites. These data products include legacy, current, and future NASA Earth Science mission data (satellite and modeling), and discipline-related products. For more information about the GES DISC please visit our web site (http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/).Data Support Scientist responsibilities will include understanding the currently archived data at GES DISC (data formats and associated metadata), developing scientific applications such as algorithms for generating value-added products and applications to support advanced services that can be plugged into existing visualization and analysis systems, and developing tools to support interoperability for discovering, accessing, customizing, viewing, and analyzing data. Position responsibilities will also include developing extensive documentation on the data products and services, providing user-focused support, and supporting the GES DISC user outreach efforts. An example of value-added support services is our Giovanni web-based visualization tool (https://giovanni.gsfc.nasa.gov/giovanni/).The Data Support Scientist applicant is expected to solve complex algorithm or data conversion problems with little or no oversight and have the ability to respond effectively to science data user questions on technical and scientific issues, providing technical and scientific support in enhancing and extending data and information services. As such, excellent communication skills (written and oral) are a must. The candidate will also have demonstrated capability and interest to learn and apply new technologies to tasks at hand and commensurate familiarity with common data formats, data analysis tools, and relevant programming languages ( HDF/HDF-EOS, GRADS, netCDF, IDL, Python, Perl, Fortran, C ).Required:M.S./B.S. in Earth or Environmental Sciences, hydrology, civil engineering, or related physical or atmospheric related science, engineeringSatellite remote sensing experience with 3+ years hands-on experience supporting satellite-based mission data and products4+ years related experience; scientific programming experience and skill with use of languages such as (Python, IDL, GRADS, Perl, C, Fortran) and data
formats HDF/HDF-EOS ,
HDF5, netCDF4, GRIB, and metadataExcellent inter-personal and communications skillsMotivated individual with a keen sense for problem-solving and ability to work with little supervision and as part of a teamExperience leading small projects from inception through executionAbility to work in a multi-task environmentUS Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with residency in the US for the past consecutive 3 years is required.Experience in an operational data center or with large data storage systemsSelf-motivated individual with experience or interest in leading projectsExperience with proposal writing and development is a plusFamiliarity with UNIX/Linux environmentExperience visualizing scientific data or presentation of data for outreach or to a larger user communityTeam ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA’s vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
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formats HDF/HDF-EOS ,
HDF5, netCDF4, GRIB, and metadataExcellent inter-personal and communications skillsMotivated individual with a keen sense for problem-solving and ability to work with little supervision and as part of a teamExperience leading small projects from inception through executionAbility to work in a multi-task environmentUS Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with residency in the US for the past consecutive 3 years is required.Experience in an operational data center or with large data storage systemsSelf-motivated individual with experience or interest in leading projectsExperience with proposal writing and development is a plusFamiliarity with UNIX/Linux environmentExperience visualizing scientific data or presentation of data for outreach or to a larger user communityTeam ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA’s vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
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