Satellite Data Analyst

7 days ago


Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom ERT Full time

About the Position

ERT is seeking a talented individual to support the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) in ensuring the quality and reliability of environmental satellite measurements. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in the system/software design engineering and development of calibration tools and interfaces, and life cycle processing, maintenance, and stewardship of the JPSS/GOES-R series and other Sensor Data Records (SDR).

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with STAR SDR teams and inter-Agency collaborations to develop and maintain instrument and data product quality monitoring systems.
  • Manage cal/val tasks, support operational calibration, investigate anomalies, improve data quality, and maintain calibration parameters and tools for instruments like the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS), Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS), Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), and Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS).
  • Develop and improve radiative transfer models, which are crucial for sensor performance analysis and data assimilation.
  • Support data assimilation activities, including evaluating the impact of satellite observations on weather forecasting and improving assimilation techniques.
  • Integrate existing and developing codes relevant to instrument calibration, validation, and health status monitoring.
  • Perform software development and system administration to ensure instrument and data product quality monitoring packages are working properly under different IT environments.

Requirements

  • 1-6 years of applied science, software engineering, and programming experience in satellite-related applications.
  • Experience in instrument calibration and validation.
  • Proficiency in at least two of the following computer programming languages on Unix/Linux platforms: FORTRAN, C/C++, Java, Python, IDL, MatLab, or similar languages.
  • Experience with common data formats such as netCDF and HDF.
  • Software configuration and system administration abilities are recommended.
  • Knowledge of radiative transfer and/or AI/Machine Learning is a plus.

Education

A minimum of a BS in atmospheric science, physical science, computer science, or a related discipline is required. Positions at the BS, MS, and PhD-level will be available.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.


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