Scientific Programmer Analyst IV

Scientific Programmer Analyst IV

Job Title:

Scientific Programmer Analyst IV

GREENBELT, MD 20771 US (Primary)

Full-Time

Full-Time

$130,000 - $170,000

Master's Degree

None

Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award‑winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers’ missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science‑driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees’ growth, well‑being, and success—fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment.

Join our world‑class team and help shape the future of science and technology.

• Employment Category:
  Full‑Time
• Travel:
  Frequent (conferences, workshops, collaborations)
• Security Clearance:
  None

The Scientific Programmer/Analyst IV provides senior‑level programming and leadership for the ATMOS contract at NASA GSFC. This role oversees software design, numerical experiments, and data assimilation system development, ensuring NASA research teams have reliable computational tools.

ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA’s mission and expand scientific discovery.

• Lead development of advanced atmospheric science software.
• Conduct numerical experiments and simulations.
• Manage technical staff and mentor junior programmers.
• Present findings at scientific meetings and contribute to publications.
• Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
• 401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

10+ years of experience in scientific programming.

• 5+ years of leadership or mentoring experience.
• Expertise in FORTRAN, Python, C++, and MPI.
• Experience with GPUs, parallel computing, and large dataset analysis.

• M.S. in atmospheric science, oceanography, physical science, mathematics, or computational science.
• B.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus three years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.