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Pae

Earth Science Software Engineer (ES4)

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

Putting Science Code into Production (Research-to-Operations) * Software Implementation: Support ... Degree in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Chevron

2026-2027 Earth Science Intern

Houston, TX · On-site

$10K/mo

2026-2027 Earth Science Intern Who We Are. Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies ... Participation in an energy industry or sponsored university research project. * Practical ...

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Scientist IV

Greenbelt, MD

Science and Technology Corporation (STC)
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

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About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering

Will you join our world-class team. Employment Category:Full-Time Location:NASA GSFC - Hybrid Security Clearance: None Citizenship:Requires U.S. Citizenship Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 Job Description: Lead scientific research and technical initiatives supporting NASA Earth science programs

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, evaluate, and enhance scientific methodologies, data processing systems, and research capabilities while advancing Earth system modeling, environmental data analysis, and related scientific applications. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead scientific research and technical investigations supporting Earth science initiatives. Develop, maintain, and enhance scientific data processing and analysis capabilities.

Support the development and operation of research and pre-operational scientific systems. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external partners on multidisciplinary research projects. Analyze and interpret complex scientific datasets to support research objectives and model development.

Prepare technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations.PhD in Atmospheric Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Earth Science, or related field. 12+ years of relevant scientific experience. Demonstrated experience with numerical modeling, high-performance computing, and scientific programming

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability Flexible spending account Health savings account Tuition reimbursementPhD in Atmospheric Science, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Earth Science, or related field. 12+ years of relevant scientific experience.

Demonstrated experience with numerical modeling, high-performance computing, and scientific programming. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability Flexible spending account Health savings account Tuition reimbursement.

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