Atmospheric Data Analyst

Grow With UsYour growth matters to usthats why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.A Place Where You BelongAt the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.Support Your Well-BeingOur comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling lifeat work and at home.Position Description : As an Atmospheric Data Analyst, the candidate will maintain archives of terrestrial and planetary data acquired by the Terrestrial and Planetary Environments (T&PE) Team of the Natural Environments Branch, located at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The development / deployment platforms are Windows, Mac, and Linux-based and Python is the primary programming language involved. An important part of the T&PEs mission is to provide robust analyses of terrestrial environment parameters for the design and operation of space vehicles using climatologies. Therefore, the candidate will help maintain / develop tools used to archive and quality control (QC) meteorological data received from launch sites. The candidate will also ensure that data from the launch sites are available for day-of-launch (DOL) applications, perform system administrative tasks on virtual machines and data servers, and conduct analyses of the terrestrial environment as needed.Duties will include the following : Developing and maintaining programs, scripts, and tools used to archive meteorological data received from launch sites.Maintaining data flow on virtual machines and a local data server.Advancing QC methods implemented on meteorological data that are received.Serving in roles that provide DOL situational awareness and / or meteorological data to be uploaded to the vehicle.Performing analyses of terrestrial environment data, as needed.Presenting results to the NASA customer and at conferences.Publishing results in appropriate journals.Qualifications : An MS degree in Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or similar field. or a BS with 1-3 years of relevant experience is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferredMust have experience with : Object-oriented programming, along with Python.Processing large datasets continuously.Data quality assurance.Accessing data stored remotely via APIs, virtual machines, and multiple data servers.Linux operating systems (Debian / Ubuntu preferred).The successful candidate also must : Exhibit strong technical writing and presentation skills to present data to internal and external customers.Have strong customer relations skills.Possess the ability to multi-task and transition between quick turnaround assignments.Show initiative and be proactive to make connections and build relationships with key players on the tasks.Demonstrate the capability to plan and perform analyses independently and as a team.It is desired for the candidate to have experience with : Machine learning capabilities.Familiarity with meteorological data.Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. 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