Software Engineer - NOAA - National Weather Service

Position Description
ERT is seeking a Software Engineer to support operations at the NOAA Environmental Satellite Processing Center. Responsible for ensuring reliable operation of the systems that decode the data coming from weather satellites, make images, perform scientific analyses to make higher level products. Will make weather products available to National Weather Services (NWS) local forecast offices, NWS supercomputers running advanced numerical models, and a host of other users. Will work in close collaboration with operational analysts, support programmer[s], and government leads. Develop enhancements to satellite data pre and post processing using Python, Fortran, Perl programming languages. Migrate code to Python. Develop updates to GUI analysis software - adding new products, revising views. Develop methods to improve monitoring, error reporting, and automated error mitigation.

Required Skills

• 8 years of experience in software development/engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Unix/Linux, Bash shell.
• Experience in Perl, Python, Java.
• Knowledge of Jira, SubVersion tools.
• Familiarity with Full Software Development Cycle.
• Knowledge of satellite ground systems processing.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.

Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Location
Work will be completed on-site at the NOAA Environmental Satellite Processing Center in College Park, MD with the option for 2 days of telework/week.

Salary
The salary range for this role is $62,000 - $275,000. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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