[Oppslist] Job Opportunity: MDA Federal Inc. - Meteorological Applications Developer (Rockville, MD)

[John DiStasio]

General Summary

The Meteorological Applications Developer supports product development
activities for the EarthSat Weather Services Division.  The position is
responsible for developing value-added weather products from a multitude
of meteorological data sources.  This position requires a
highly-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced, real-time,
client-driven environment.

Essential Job Functions

*	Write code to facilitate new product development
*	Maintain and improve existing code
*	Compile historical datasets and implement real-time data feeds
for clients
*	Work with large datasets including meteorological station
reports (METAR, SYNOP), National Weather Service text products, radar,
satellite, and grid model data
*	Contribute creative solutions to enhance value and improve
efficiency in products

Required Qualifications

*	Proficiency in C, Perl and shell scripting languages
*	Experience programming on a UNIX/Linux platform
*	B.S. in physical science (preferably meteorology) with
supplemental coursework or comparable professional experience in
computer science
*	Ability to ingest, process, and disseminate various
meteorological datasets
*	Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet
client-driven deadlines
*	Ability to function independently and work effectively in a
small-team environment 
*	Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Desired Qualifications

*	Database/SQL experience
*	Experience programming in Fortran, PHP, HTML or JavaScript
languages
*	Ability to perform statistical analyses
*	Experience creating forecast model graphics with GrADS

About MDA Federal Inc.

MDA Federal Inc. is an innovative company which conducts resource
monitoring programs around the world for private and public clients.
MDA Federal has unparalleled expertise in the utilization of advanced
GIS and Remote Sensing technologies for applications ranging from
agriculture monitoring and land use analysis to military planning.  The
company also provides weather advisories and specialized weather
products to a variety of commercial customers.  MDA Federal's forecasts
are based upon the best available worldwide weather data received in
real time.  From this data, the skilled meteorologists, hydrologists,
agronomists, physical geographers, environmental scientists and computer
scientists produce hundreds of different products.  Visit our website at
www.MDAFederal.com <http://www.mdafederal.com/>  for more information.

MDA Federal offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance,
vacation and sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Spending
Account, and tuition assistance. MDA Federal is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

 

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