Support Scientist – Operational Wave Modeling Development

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. Support development, optimization, maintenance, and integration of wave modeling capabilities within the RWPS architecture .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCollege Park • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in wave modeling, numerical modeling, and coastal processes, with a strong foundation in AI/ML techniques to enhance forecasting accuracy. Proficient in software development practices and operational system integration for real-time applications.

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M.S. In Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, Coastal Engineering7+ Years In Weather Forecasting, Physical Oceanography, Coastal Ocean ScienceSpectral Wave Models, WAVEWATCH IIINumerical Models On High Performing Computer PlatformsAdvanced Skills In FORTRAN90 And Python

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Hard Skills

Numerical ModelingWave ModelingStatistical FormulationsAI/ML TechniquesVerification And Validation TechniquesData-Fusion TechniquesShell ScriptingOperational System IntegrationSoftware Development PracticesReal-Time Applications

Soft Skills

CollaborationInitiativeIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

High Performing Computer (HPC)MPIOpenMPSlurmLSFGitHubUNIX Environment

Industry Keywords

Coastal ProcessesWave RunupTotal Water LevelCoastal Impact PredictionRip Current ForecastingMarine ModelingInteragency Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonShell ScriptingUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development, optimization, maintenance, and integration of wave modeling capabilities within the RWPS architecture
Contribute to numerical and statistical formulations for wave runup, coastal impact prediction, total water level, and rip current forecasting
Explore, evaluate, and integrate AI/ML techniques to improve wave modeling efficiency, parameterizations, or forecast accuracy
Partner with federal and private-sector organizations, including USGS, NOS, academic institutions, and private industry
Evaluate external models and accelerate transition of research to operations
Design and execute numerical model experiments
Apply verification, validation, and observational data-fusion techniques across regional and nearshore domains
Maintain, visualize, and disseminate marine modeling output and web-based products for internal operational and public use
Work independently and collaboratively with initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

An M.S. (or equivalent experience) in meteorology, physical oceanography, coastal engineering or a related field, with 7+ years in weather forecasting, physical oceanography, or coastal ocean science
Knowledge of spectral wave models, such as WAVEWATCH III, particularly for real-time applications
Experience running numerical models on High Performing Computer (HPC) platforms using MPI, OpenMP, Slurm, LSF, etc.
Familiarity with modern software development practices, particularly version control software
Advanced skills and knowledge of modern programming languages and object-oriented languages, such as FORTRAN90 and Python
Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced shell scripting languages and running complex jobs
Demonstrated proficiency using GitHub to manage software repositories, code versions, and projects
Ability to maintain, visualize, and disseminate marine modeling output and web-based products
Demonstrated experience in operational system integration and software development for real-time applications within regional and nearshore domains
Direct experience advancing formulations for coastal processes, including wave runup, total water level, coastal impact prediction, and rip current forecasting
Familiarity with applying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques to enhance wave parameterizations, model efficiency, or forecast accuracy
Ability to collaborate across interagency and private sectors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System
Personalized career growth plans for every employee