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Leidos

Spaceflight Data Scientist (NASA HHPC)

Houston, TX · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

... Data Science team for the Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences division at the NASA ... You will help define the decision frameworks that safeguard Earth during one of the most ...

ECS

Atmospheric/Ocean Scientist

MS · On-site

Stennis Space Center, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. * Education: MS in Atmospheric Physical, Physical Oceanography, or other earth science. * Must be able to obtain ...

Tamus

Postdoctoral Research Associate

El Paso, TX · On-site +1

The successful candidate will work on a NASA-funded Transboundary Model and Data Homogenization ... Proficiency in geospatial and scientific computing tools (e.g., Python, R, GIS, Google Earth Engine ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for nasa earth science in the United States is $63,499.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities in a NASA Earth Science position?

Day-to-day duties in NASA Earth Science roles often include analyzing satellite or field data, conducting research on Earth's processes, and developing new scientific models or methods. You may collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and mission specialists to design experiments or interpret results. Presenting findings via reports, scientific publications, or public outreach is also common. Depending on your project, you might participate in designing instruments or contributing to mission planning, making teamwork and adaptability valuable assets. Overall, the work is dynamic and offers opportunities to contribute directly to understanding and preserving our planet.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a NASA Earth Science position?

To excel in NASA Earth Science roles, a strong background in earth or environmental sciences—often supported by an advanced degree—is essential, along with experience in research and data analysis. Competence with remote sensing technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), satellite data processing tools, and scientific programming (such as Python or MATLAB) is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help candidates interpret complex findings and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are vital for successful research, data integrity, and meaningful contributions to NASA's mission of understanding the Earth system.

What is a NASA Earth Science?

A NASA Earth Science job involves studying Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and climate using satellite data, airborne missions, and advanced modeling techniques. Scientists and researchers in this field analyze environmental changes, natural disasters, and global phenomena to improve our understanding of Earth’s systems. These roles support missions that provide critical data for climate monitoring, weather prediction, and resource management. NASA Earth Science professionals work in various disciplines, including remote sensing, data science, atmospheric research, and geophysics.

What jobs can Nasa Earth Science majors get?

NASA Earth Science majors can pursue careers such as Earth scientists, remote sensing specialists, climate analysts, and data analysts. These roles often require skills in GIS, satellite data analysis, and programming, and may involve working with NASA's satellite missions or environmental research projects.
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Infographic showing various Nasa Earth Science job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,499 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

GD164 Technical Data Curator

ADNET Systems, Inc.

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

GD 164 Technical Data Curator
ADNET Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Technical Data Curator to support the GES DISC team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this role, you will bridge the gap between raw Earth science data and the scientists and users who depend on it. You will work hands-on with large-scale atmospheric, precipitation, and climate datasets - ensuring they are well-documented, properly formatted, quality-checked, and accessible in modern cloud environments.
A key aspect of this role is serving as a technical liaison between data providers - such as instrument teams, mission science teams, and field campaign investigators - and the GES DISC archive. You will translate scientific data deliveries into well-curated, standards-compliant, archive-ready products that serve a broad user community.
The ideal candidate has experience both producing and consuming Earth science data - someone who understands the pain points of a data user firsthand and can translate that empathy into better data products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Data Ingest & Management: Receive, validate, and ingest Earth science data products into the GES DISC archive; ensure data integrity and compliance with metadata standards (e.g., CF Conventions, ACDD, ISO 19115, NASA UMM).
  • Cloud Data Stewardship: Manage and optimize data holdings in cloud environments (AWS S3); support and promote cloud-native data access patterns including direct S3 access and cloud-optimized formats such as Zarr and Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFF (COG).
  • Format Expertise: Work with common Earth science data formats including HDF4, HDF5, NetCDF-4, GeoTIFF, and others; validate and transform datasets as needed to meet archive standards.
  • Scripting & Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and pipelines to automate data processing, validation, transformation, and quality assurance workflows, primarily in Python; engage with and maintain legacy code in Perl, SQL, or other languages as needed.
  • Data Provider Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for data providers (e.g., instrument teams, mission science teams, field campaign investigators); communicate technical requirements for data format, metadata standards, and delivery protocols; collaborate with providers to resolve data quality issues prior to and following archive ingest.
  • User Support: Serve as a technical resource for data users; troubleshoot data access issues, respond to user inquiries, and advocate for user needs in tool and system improvements.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate with data providers, GES DISC platform engineers, NASA civil servants (at GES DISC and ESDIS), and the broader DAAC community to implement best practices and ensure consistency across the data archive.
  • Emerging Standards: Stay current with evolving data standards, formats, and community practices (e.g., STAC, OGC APIs, Zarr, cloud-optimized formats).

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Geography, Information Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Strong Python programming skills, including experience with Earth science libraries such as xarray, netCDF4, h5py, numpy, pandas, or similar
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience working with gridded (Level 3) and swath (Level 2) data in HDF4/5 and/or NetCDF formats
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud storage concepts (e.g., object storage, cloud-optimized data access)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with external stakeholders such as data providers, science teams, or mission teams
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub)
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with or within a NASA DAAC or similar data repository (e.g., NSIDC, ORNL, ASDC, PO.DAAC)
  • Experience as a data user - i.e., has worked with Earth science datasets in a research, operational, or analytical context and understands common user workflows and pain points
  • Prior experience acting as a technical point of contact or liaison for data providers or external science teams
  • Familiarity with GES DISC data holdings or tools such as Giovanni, Earthdata Search, and OPeNDAP
  • Familiarity with atmospheric science, precipitation, hydrology, or climate data and the communities that use them
  • Knowledge of metadata standards such as CF Conventions, ACDD, ISO 19115, or NASA's Unified Metadata Model (UMM)
  • Experience with cloud-optimized formats (Zarr, COG, STAC)
  • Experience with database management and SQL query writing
  • Familiarity with data access protocols such as OPeNDAP, THREDDS, or Earthdata APIs
  • Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker)
  • Contributions to open-source Earth science software or data communities

Team 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.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
  • Annual Leave/Sick Leave
  • Military and Family Emergency Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • 401K Plan with Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Swag bags

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