Research Scientist - Microwave Sensor Cal/Val

Job Title
Research Scientist - Microwave Sensor Cal/Val
Location
MD US (Primary)
Category
General Laborer, Scientist
Job Type
Full-Time
Compensation Minimum (USD)
$70,000
Compensation Maximum (USD)
$120,000
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Citizenship Status Required
U.S. Citizen
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award- winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?

• Employment Category: Full-Time/Regular
• Location: Hybrid - College Park, MD
• Travel: Some travel is anticipated both locally and domestically by car or plane.
• Security Clearance: N/A
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
• Salary: $70,000-$120,000 - Commensurate with Experience

Job Description:
The candidate is responsible for operational weather satellite microwave sensor calibration, validation, and science data quality analysis. The role is essential for ensuring the operational microwave instrument science data provided to various users meet the performance requirements by minimizing errors and enhancing accuracy. The candidate will develop new or use existing software tools to conduct testing, analyze data, and document findings.
Job Requirements

1. Calibration of Microwave Instruments: Perform calibration of microwave instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability in measurements. This involves the application of microwave calibration and radiative transfer theories, the implementation of calibration algorithms, and transition of research applications to operations.
2. Testing and Diagnostics: Use existing or develop new software tools to test calibration/validation algorithms, analyze sensor data, identify performance issues, and troubleshoot anomalies.
3. Documentation: Maintain and develop thought records of operational microwave instrument calibration procedures, test results, and sensor performance metrics, ensuring documentation is compliant with organization standards.
4. Communication/Collaboration: Work closely with operational weather satellite instrument engineering teams and other stakeholders to ensure microwave instrument science data quality meets product requirements.

Essential Requirement:

• Expert experience with programming languages in IDL/Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, C/C++, Bash

or equivalent.
Education:

• Advanced degree in Atmospheric Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

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.