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Entarian LLC
Scientist
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What they do
A Remote Sensing Technician works to apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
$70,941 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Scientist
Overview/ Job ResponsibilitiesEntarian is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientist to support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites, including characterizing, and monitoring the signal to noise, radiometric, spectral, satellite image and geospatial quality of the level 1b products using a variety of methods; investigate instrument anomalies such as due to space weather events, radio frequency interference, and propose corrective actions and/or mitigations; provide technical support to the satellite programs by improving the algorithms and level 1 data quality through innovative science to support numerical weather and space weather predictions.
The salary for this position is approximately $70,000 - 85,000/year.
This position supports work at NOAA's College Park faciltiy with some on-site work required. Minimum Qualifications
The salary for this position is approximately $70,000 - 85,000/year.
This position supports work at NOAA's College Park faciltiy with some on-site work required. Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field with a strong focus on GNSS radio occultation data processing
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Python programming, AI/ML, and geospatial database management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically assess data and develop innovative solutions to challenges in GNSS radio occultation processing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
- Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Professional Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Competitive compensation plan
- Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions.