Scientific Programmer Analyst III

Job Description

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: Remote
• Security Clearance: None
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Salary: $95,000 - $125,000

Job Description:

Develops, enhances, and maintains scientific software supporting NASA Earth science research and modeling initiatives. Collaborate with scientists and technical teams to modernize scientific applications, improve computational performance, and implement software solutions that support advanced modeling, data analysis, and high-performance computing environments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize scientific software supporting climate and Earth system models.
• Modernize legacy code by translating and enhancing scientific applications using current programming languages and development practices.
• Improve model performance through code optimization and GPU-accelerated computing.
• Collaborate with scientists and researchers to implement new model capabilities and computational enhancements.
• Test, validate, and document software to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Fortran, C/C++).
• Experience with Linux and HPC environments.

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