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Senior Atmospheric Scientist

CFD Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL, USA
Full-time
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CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist with a background in Atmospheric Science, Physics, or related disciplines to join our Atmospheric Sciences and Weather Effects Team to provide technical contributions on research and development efforts.

Applicants will work with a cross-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and software developers focusing on integrating multiple software tools to capture how weather effects aerospace applications.

They will contribute to research, development, implementation, and testing of algorithms for near-term weather forecasting, atmospheric characterization, and data processing and visualization.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a clearance
  • Advanced Degree (Master's or PhD) in Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline (equivalent experience may substitute for graduate degree)
  • 5 years experience
  • Experience with Radar and / or Satellite Meteorology
  • Experience in a scientific computing and programming language such as Python, R, C / C++, Java
  • Experience reading and processing atmospheric / hydrologic datasets in NetCDF, GRIB, and JSON formats
  • Understanding of a variety of atmospheric data sources
  • Proficient with the Linux operating system

Desired Qualifications :

  • Use of programming version control such as Git
  • Experience working with Defense applications from either civilian or military background
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence / machine learning
  • Understanding of numerical weather prediction processes
  • Experience with Cloud Physics, Atmospheric Particle Identification

About CFD Research : Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has been a technology leader in engineering simulations and innovative designs.

CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses, and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries.

CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services.

CFD Research's impressive three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine's 5000 for the second year in a row.

Benefits : CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.

Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.

In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories

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