Jr Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Research Scientist, AI Engineer
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Job Title
Jr Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist
Location
COLLEGE PARK, MD, MD 20740 US (Primary)
Category
Scientist
Job Type
Full-Time
$60,000
$80,000
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description
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/Regular
- Location: College Park, MD - Hybrid
- Travel : N/A
- Security Clearance: N/A
Job Description:
STC has an opening with the NOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). STC is seeking a Junior Scientific Programmer/Data Scientist to join our growing team of innovative researchers and technical professionals.
In this role, you will work closely with STAR scientists to develop and apply AI/ML models for weather and environmental applications using satellite observations. Responsibilities include preparing training datasets, building and validating models, and deploying solutions to operational environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of AI-driven environmental intelligence.
- Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 56 hrs/yr Sick Leave
- 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, atmospheric science, earth science, or related discipline
- 1–6 years of relevant experience
- Excellent programming skills in Python 3 on Linux systems
- Demonstrated experience using AI/ML models to solve real-world problems
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
- Experience working with satellite data or environmental datasets is a plus
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant scientific or technical discipline
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