Scientist, Research Scientist, Environmental Science

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Job Title:

Support Scientist I

Location:

GREENBELT, MD 20771 US (Primary)

Category:
Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 — $110,000

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Security

Clearance Required:

None

• Employment Category:
  Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Greenbelt, MD – On-site with some field support
• Travel:
  Some (domestic field campaigns, scientific meetings)
• Security Clearance:
  None
• Number of Positions: 5

STC is seeking a Support Scientist I to support the ATMOS contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This entry-level scientist role provides research and analysis support to NASA scientists, including model development, data analysis, and operational instrument support. The Support Scientist I will contribute to scientific publications, proposals, and presentations.

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.

• Assist with modeling, instrument development, and data analysis.
• Provide scientific expertise in one or more areas of atmospheric science.
• Contribute to research proposals, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations.
• Support operations of scientific instruments at GSFC or during field missions.
• 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

• Experience in scientific programming (FORTRAN, C/C++, Python).
• Familiarity with MATLAB, IDL, LabVIEW, or similar analysis tools.
• Record of academic or research publications desirable.

• Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physical science, mathematics, or computer science, or
• M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus six 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.