Support Scientist - JEDI Data Assimilation and Transition to Operations

January 1

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

Although this job is listed in Virginia, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $75k - $130k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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Lynker

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Lynker is a premier science, engineering, and technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions in weather and climate science, marine/ocean science and engineering, and space weather and space climate. The company partners with governments, communities, and industries to deliver impactful services that address global environmental security and economic prosperity. By leveraging a team of skilled scientists, engineers, and educators, Lynker tackles some of the nation’s most important missions and challenges, while also focusing on training, communications, and outreach for effective environmental policy and compliance.

Scientific and Technical Consulting Services • Water Resources • Geospatial Solutions • Program & Portfolio Management

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Lynker is seeking a Support Scientist for JEDI Data Assimilation and the Transition to Operations, to support an upcoming federal government contract. • The candidate’s work will involve the development, execution, testing, and evaluation of several components of the atmospheric data assimilation system in the context of numerical weather prediction. • This position is CONTINGENT on winning the contract, and candidates who fit the position, will be contacted if and when we win the award. • The Support Scientist for JEDI Data Assimilation and the Transition to Operations selected, will perform the job duties in a collaborative environment, assisting developing and applying innovative methods for the primary work areas described below. • The successful Support Scientist will work in the following areas: Assist in development, evaluation, testing, and transition of JEDI-based developments for replacement of current atmospheric assimilation infrastructure (GSI-based).

🎯 Requirements

• Knowledge of data assimilation techniques (variational-based and/or ensemble methods) • Knowledge of the physical and mathematical basis of geophysical modeling (atmospheric and/or environmental) and experience running advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) models • Knowledge and experience of modern programming languages such as object-oriented FORTRAN, Python, and/or C++ • Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced scripting languages • Experience in running numerical models on High Performing Computer (HPC) platforms using MPI, OpenMP, Slurm, LSF, etc. • Experience with coupled earth system models. • Knowledge of modern software engineering practices (requirements gathering, design, prototyping, version control, integration, testing, and documentation). • Experience in model testing and evaluation and/or knowledge of verification principles. • Experience in model development in various infrastructures like the Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) and NOAA Environmental Modeling System (NEMS)

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners! • Flexible spending accounts • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Life and accident insurance • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses • Employee Referral Program • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace • Personalized career growth plans for every employee