Space Weather Testbed Scientific Programmer
Lynker Corporation7 months ago
Boulder, CO, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Write, refactor, maintain, and test scientific software for observational data processing, model execution, and experimental workflows.
- Support containerization of scientific applications using Docker or Singularity.
- Design, configure, and execute testbed experiments integrating model outputs and observational inputs into forecast workflows.
- Analyze and quality-control space weather model and observational datasets for experiments and product validation.
- Contribute to graphical user interfaces and visualization tools for forecast tools and data products.
- Collaborate with scientists, system engineers, and operational staff to align software and workflows with SWPC requirements.
- Document software, experiments, and evaluation results and contribute to stakeholder briefings and technical discussions.
Requirements
- Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, atmospheric science, space physics, geophysics, or a similar field from an accredited institution.
- At least 8 years of web development experience.
- Proficiency in Python, Fortran, or C/C++ and experience in Linux-based environments.
- Familiarity with Git, NetCDF, HDF5, and scripting for workflow automation.
- Ability to analyze complex datasets, perform diagnostics, and communicate results effectively in writing and verbally.
- Preferred experience with Docker or Singularity, high-performance computing systems, atmospheric or heliophysical modeling, operational forecast environments, research-to-operations processes, and collaborative scientific software development or testbed environments.
- A master's or Ph.D. in a related discipline is preferred but not required when experience is commensurate.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare with no monthly employee cost, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, training and workforce improvement reimbursement, and a self-directed learning management system.
- Spot bonuses, annual employee recognition awards with bonuses, and an employee referral program.
- Personalized career growth plans and a team-oriented work environment.
- Long-term contract; ideally based in Boulder, Colorado, with remote work possible for the right candidate.