Satellite Programmer Analyst

@Orchard LLC is seeking experienced Scientific Programmer Analysts to support a highly visible NOAA Satellite Applications and Research program. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting satellite-related data analysis efforts. This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Support new product development activities, working closely with the Senior Scientists and science teams.
• Maintain and troubleshoot data management and services to ensure uninterrupted access to data portals and servers.
• Effectively utilize Artificial Intelligence tools to optimize processes and operations.
• Support timely updates to processes, product availability, and quality monitoring metrics of products.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of portals, websites, and services related to data systems.
• Provide necessary notifications for the users on product updates and features.
• Support any duties related to assurance work plans and communications.
• Additional duties include help desk support for products and services.

• Master's degree in the field of Marine Science/Marine Biology, Oceanography, or Engineering (or related) required.
• Minimum 5 years of data analysis experience in the field of satellite, radar, or remote sensing.
• Prefer experience supporting/leading NOAA Satellite programs, particularly Coast Watch, Polar Watch, or Ocean Watch programs.
• Experience working with environmental satellite data and related product development activities.
• Must have programming skills with at least one of the following languages: MATLAB, Pyton, FORTRAN, IDL, and Perl/Shell Scripting
• Knowledge of common earth science data formats, metadata, and applications.
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of observations and ocean information products, such as Low Earth Orbit or Geostationary Orbit missions, is preferred.
• Familiarity with ocean and coastal water remote sensing satellite observation.
• Strong preference for applicants with prior experience dealing with data related to sea surface temperature and ocean surface vector.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical audiences.

@Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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