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Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) · 10 hours ago

Software Engineer III

Lanham, MD, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $132K/yr

8+ years exp

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) is seeking a Software Engineer III to support an Earth Science contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The role involves software development, data processing, and operations support for science data, including coordinating with mission operations and maintaining software testing and telemetry processing.

Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware EngineeringWeb Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Mission Operations Center to receive planning products and submit integrated instrument activity and calibration plans

Maintain telemetry processing, health monitoring, and trend analysis for science instruments and related spacecraft systems

Maintain rigorous software testing and version control (Git/SVN) to track changes and support rollbacks

Qualification

CC++PythonSoftware configuration managementData system operationsScientific software developmentCollaboration skillsDocumentation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, physics, atmospheric science or related field and 8 years' experience in software engineering or development. Or, the equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience in satellite remote sensing and scientific software development and engineering (C, C++, Fortran, Python)

Experience with software configuration management

Experience in data system operations and operational databases

Demonstrated experience developing algorithms and software for retrievals of ocean color, aerosol, and cloud products

Ability to integrate and test code and deliver executable products to operational processing systems

Preferred

Experience with PACE or similar hyperspectral/polarimetric instruments, including Level 1C co-registration and multi-instrument data fusion

Experience with automated validation and visualization tools, plus strong documentation, presentation, and collaboration skills

Company

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI)

Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

Founded in 1977

Lanham, Maryland, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.ssaihq.com

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