Satellite Data Assimilation and Fire Weather Modeling Specialist – Scientist IV

🕒 September 3

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $83k - $87k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

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FedWriters

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2010

🤝 B2B

🏛️ Government

📚 Education

B2B • Government • Education

FedWriters is a company that specializes in facilitating effective communication for government agencies, particularly NASA's Aeronautics division. They translate intricate technical subjects into accessible formats, including engaging web stories, publications, and social media content. Additionally, FedWriters provides a range of services including technical writing, policy and rulemaking support, and compliance with accessibility standards, while also focusing on enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions.

📋 Description

• Develop, modify, and maintain components of advanced atmospheric modeling systems within MPAS and/or WRF frameworks • Implement and evaluate ensemble-based data assimilation methodologies integrating satellite and in situ observations into fire, smoke, and aerosol prediction systems • Conduct research and development to improve fire behavior, smoke transport, and aerosol parameterizations in numerical weather prediction models • Design, execute, and analyze convective- and meso-scale modeling experiments using HPC resources • Develop workflows and software tools using Git, Python, Bash, Fortran, and related technologies • Analyze model performance and observational datasets to improve forecast skill and physical representation of fire-atmosphere processes • Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams on next-generation fire and smoke forecasting capabilities • Prepare technical documentation, code repositories, validation reports, and workflow descriptions • Contribute to quarterly and annual progress reports • Lead or contribute to peer-reviewed publications and present findings at conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings • Participate in field data-collection activities that may require irregular hours during active severe weather events • Travel locally and non-locally as required, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually

🎯 Requirements

• MS Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, computer science, engineering, or a related field • 8+ years of professional or academic experience • PhD Preferred • Experience with convective-scale and/or meso-scale numerical weather prediction modeling • Demonstrated expertise in ensemble-based data assimilation techniques • Prior experience in fire, smoke, and/or aerosol modeling and prediction • Proficiency modifying and developing code within MPAS, WRF, or similar atmospheric modeling frameworks • Advanced programming experience using Python, Bash, Fortran, Git, and related scientific software tools • Experience utilizing complex modeling systems in high-performance computing (HPC) environments • Understanding of aerosol, fire, and smoke parameterization schemes and their application within numerical models • Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results through presentations, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary research and development team • Must complete an online IT security awareness course within one week of starting work • Foreign national candidates are subject to export control review and require CO/COR approval prior to consideration

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Holiday Pay • Paid Time Off • Internal promotions • Professional development • Recognition and rewards programs • Government-furnished equipment, including access to HPC resources, specialized mobile observation platforms, laboratory test equipment, computers, and office workspace, as applicable