Scientific Python Programmer

SAIC

Princeton, NJ · HybridJob$60–100K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

Princeton, NJHybridJob$60–100K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation

$60–100K/yr

Location

Princeton, NJHybrid

Work Authorization

US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

SAIC seeks an experienced Scientific Python Programmer to support NOAA GFDL in Princeton, New Jersey. The role develops and supports scientific applications, optimizes performance for high-performance computing architectures, and provides GPU programming. It is hybrid remote, with work at the local customer site three times weekly. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Python ProgrammingPhysical SciencesDebuggingVersion ControlDocumentationHigh-Performance ComputingGPU ProgrammingObject-Oriented Python ProgrammingDomain-Specific Languages

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Discipline7+ Years Systems Engineering, Programming, or Web DevelopmentPublic Trust ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Scientific Python Programmer to support our customer, NOAA GFDL, in Princeton, New Jersey. This position requires an ability to obtain a Public Trust and is hybrid remote with work at the local customer site (3 times weekly). Desired physical location is in the Princeton, NJ or surrounding area.

The Senior Python Programmer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Utilizing significant experience with Python Programming language, provide software development and support for various Scientific Applications
Provide performance optimization for high-performance computing (HPC) architectures
Provide GPU programming
Experience with version control tools, such as GIT
Support the investigation and debugging of incidents, installation, modification or manipulation of code
Working independently, with little direction to balance and prioritize work based stakeholder need and mission objective
Ensure the security and documentation of applications throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
Participate in software requirements, code reviews, and test plan reviews
Ensure clear and thorough code and design documentation

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and 0 years related experience

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Programming, or as a Web Developer
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance which requires US Citizenship
Expert in Python Programming
Professional knowledge in one or more physical science fields
Experience with debugging, version control, and documentation
Experience with HPC and GPU programming

Desirable Skills:

Object-Oriented Python Programming
Domain Specific Languages

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2618009

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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