RIVA Solutions supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NOAA Enterprise IT Services (NEITS) contract, delivering mission-critical enterprise IT, telecommunications, and network services that enable NOAA’s operational and scientific mission nationwide. The NEITS program supports enterprise infrastructure operations, telecommunications systems, and secure network services connecting research facilities, mission centers, and data environments across the country. Successful execution of this program requires disciplined contract administration, financial oversight, and governance to ensure compliance, cost control, and operational continuity within a complex federal IT environment.
Senior Scientist
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$155K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Scientist
RIVA Solutions Inc.
Role Description The Senior Scientist supports NOAA CoastWatch by providing scientific, technical, and operational expertise for ocean, coastal, and inland water satellite data products, services, and delivery systems. This role supports NOAA’s mission of making Earth observation data accessible, usable, and impactful for research, operations, and decision-making communities. RIVA Solutions is seeking a Senior Scientist to support NOAA CoastWatch satellite remote sensing programs. The successful candidate will contribute to: - Scientific product development - Satellite data processing - Cloud-enabled data services - Data management modernization - User engagement - Scientific communications - Operational support of NOAA CoastWatch data delivery platforms This role combines scientific expertise, software engineering, data systems knowledge, and stakeholder engagement in support of mission-critical environmental data services. Qualifications - Master’s degree or higher in Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related discipline. - Professional experience supporting satellite remote sensing data processing and environmental data products. - Knowledge of satellite-derived products including sea surface temperature, ocean color, ocean heat content, water surface roughness, vector winds, flood and inundation, sea and lake ice, fused products, and AI-ready data products. - Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting ERDDAP, THREDDS, API servers, or similar scientific data access systems. - Knowledge of HDF, NetCDF-CF, Cloud Optimized GeoTIFF, GCTP, metadata standards, and cloud-optimized Earth science data formats. - At least eight (8) years of scientific programming experience utilizing Python, FORTRAN, C/C++, Perl, shell scripting, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, IDL, or related technologies. - Proficiency with UNIX/Linux operating environments. - Experience with Linux-based web services, CGI technologies, GIS-compliant internet mapping services, Google Maps, ArcGIS Online, or comparable platforms. - Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and cloud-native approaches for scientific data processing and delivery. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Requirements - Experience supporting NOAA, CoastWatch, NESDIS, environmental intelligence, oceanographic, atmospheric, or Earth observation programs. - Experience developing cloud-native scientific data processing workflows and cloud-optimized geospatial data services. - Knowledge of metadata standards, scientific data stewardship, FAIR data principles, and data governance best practices. - Experience supporting scientific visualization, geospatial analysis, and Earth observation imagery products. - Experience with AI-ready environmental data products, machine learning workflows, and data fusion methodologies. - Experience supporting operational scientific systems requiring high availability, reliability, and customer-facing data services. - Experience collaborating with Federal agencies, researchers, and operational users in mission-critical scientific environments. Benefits - Paid Time Off / Sick Leave - Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Life Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match - HSA/FSA Spending Accounts - Long- and Short-Term Disability - Pet Insurance - Wellness Program Initiatives - RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
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