Scientist at GeoOptics

We are looking for exceptional, hands-on scientists to help process, study and develop our data stream, including our GeoPRO processing system, and design our next generation of data products and instruments. See below for some of the expertise and skills of interest, but keep in mind that we don’t expect candidates to have all of these—if you currently have some of the listed qualifications and have a demonstrated capacity to learn fast, you would make a great candidate.

GeoOptics is committed to having a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

Develop, test and deploy processing and evaluation techniques for new data types and instruments

Analyze and develop our data gathering and processing stack to maximize forecast improvement

Evaluate instrument and satellite performance to inform operations, software upgrades and new designs

Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific team in design and development of new instruments and capabilities

Create documents and give presentations to internal and external audiences

Qualifications:

Masters or PhD in a relevant technical field, e.g. Earth / Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, etc.

Knowledge of the Python scientific data stack

Experience with AWS or other cloud-computing platforms

Knowledge of one or more of the following areas:

• Radio occultation and related observations
• Numerical weather prediction (NWP) or climate modeling
• Meteorological data tools and formats
• Remote sensing system development, data processing and/or data analysis
• High-performance computing on nontraditional platforms (including FPGA and GPU)

Ability to respectfully and collaboratively communicate in spoken and written English, while explaining highly technical subject matter

Track record of self-starting, taking ownership of projects and juggling multiple priorities

Enthusiasm for our mission to create a new way of observing the Earth

The Bottom Line

Our team is made up largely of scientists and engineers who have worked on cutting edge programs at NASA, in industry and in academia. We’re looking for exceptional people of all levels of experience who broaden our expertise and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our team is small, meaning everyone participates in activities across our portfolio, including new technologies in every stage from conception to operations. Adaptability is a must.

Both junior and senior level applicants will be considered. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefits and participation in our stock incentive plan.

Periodic travel to California and elsewhere (when medically allowable)