Scientific Programmer/Analyst II

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: Greenbelt, MD – On-site
• Travel: Some (field missions, scientific meetings)
• Security Clearance: None
• Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
• Salary: $80,000 – $110,000

Job Description:
The Scientific Programmer/Analyst II supports NASA scientists on the ATMOS contract by developing software to process, evaluate, and visualize data. This role includes contributing to scientific publications, supporting mission deliverables, and applying advanced coding techniques for Earth system models and large datasets.

ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA’s mission and expand scientific discovery.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop software tools for atmospheric science data processing.
• Collaborate with NASA scientists to prepare data for publications.
• Support scientific presentations at conferences and workshops.
• Optimize code for high-performance computing environments.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of scientific programming experience.
• Proficiency with FORTRAN, Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Git, shell scripting, and parallel computing desirable.
• Strong background in Earth or atmospheric sciences preferred.

Education:

• M.S. in atmospheric science, oceanography, physical science, mathematics, or computational science, or
• B.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus three years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.

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

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.