Atmospheric​/Ocean Scientist

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an Atmospheric/Ocean Scientist to work at Stennis Space Center, MS. This position will support the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) and is part of the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS).

NDBC designs, develops, operates, and maintains a network of global data‑collecting buoys and coastal stations. It is located in southern Mississippi at the John

C. Stennis Space Center, a NASA facility.

• Education:
  
  MS in Atmospheric Physical, Physical Oceanography, or another earth science.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 2 years of experience analyzing meteorological and oceanographic observations (e.g., winds, atmospheric pressure, temperatures, currents, waves) in the marine environment and identifying observational errors of all types.
• Understands and interprets physical ocean data gathered by in‑situ observing stations and satellites.
• Understanding of the relationships between numerical atmospheric and ocean products and observational data.
• Experience with Matlab and/or other scientific programming and analysis tools.
• Experience connecting and engaging with customers to improve customer experience.
• Strong organizational skills with a specific focus on details.
• Effective oral and written communication of specialized information.

• Technical/scientific writing skills; published scientific papers are desirable.
• Experience with statistical analysis (descriptive, inferential, computational) and machine learning (supervised and unsupervised).
• Background in physical oceanography with emphasis on waves and/or currents.
• Experience developing and implementing quality control algorithms.

• Regular use of a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Generally sedentary; may require walking or standing for brief periods.
• May occasionally need to move, carry, push, pull, or lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require occasional travel (10% or less of the time). When traveling, the employee may witness testing, observe field work, and present on technical topics.
• Work is performed daily in an office setting.
• Noise level is generally low with minimal background noise.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.