ERT is seeking a Scientific Programmer to support tasks at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) to support satellite precipitation estimates and observational monitoring products.
Duties include:
- Development of conventional and AI based algorithms for the construction of high-resolution satellite precipitation estimates;
- Routine production of the CMORPH and CMORPH2 satellite precipitation estimates and other observational monitoring products; and
- Applications of the above-mentioned data sets in climate, hydroclimate and decision-making support
Required Skills
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in developing large-scale observational data sets using objective analysis techniques and AI and in handling satellite observation data;
- Extremely strong programing skills with Linux scripts, Fortran and other advanced languages such as Python
- Strong understanding of computer hardware, data communications, and data structure;
- Experience with numerical algorithms / schemes for objective analysis;
- Skills in using computer based graphics software (e.g. GrADS, IDL);
Education
MS in atmospheric hydroclimate sciences or related physical sciences; PhD preferred
Location
This position supports work at NOAA's College Park, MD facility with some telework permitted. 40% in-office presence is required.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $46,000 - 221,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:
- 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
- Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
About ERT
Founded in 1993, ERT's comprehensive, data-driven science, engineering, and technology solutions solve high-profile and critical Federal Earth and space mission challenges, preserve lives and property, and sustain and enhance national and economic security. In early 2026, ERT acquired Sev1Tech, expanding ERT's ability to offer secure, mission-aligned digital solutions to support modernization, resilience and operational effectiveness for government customers operating in highly regulated mission environments. ERT and Sev1Tech together become a fully-diversified engineering and federal technology solutions firm with broad reach into space, civilian, and defense markets.
Apply today at www.ert.space/careers! For questions or to submit a referral, please contact careers@ert.space.
ERT is VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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ERT, Inc.
vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
Mar 06, 2026