Scientific Software Developer

Peraton

. Utilize METOC simulation pipelines, data assimilation systems, and high-performance computing to support development and optimization of Navy ocean models, including HYCOM and NCODA .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeStennis Space Center • Mississippi • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific software development, particularly in Fortran, Python, and C++, while effectively utilizing METOC simulation pipelines and data assimilation systems. Proficient in high-performance computing and Navy-specific ocean modeling software, with a strong focus on documentation and technical reporting.

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Scientific Software DevelopmentFortran ProgrammingPython ProgrammingNavy Ocean ModelingData Assimilation Techniques

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Hard Skills

FortranPythonC++Scientific Software DevelopmentData AssimilationHigh-Performance ComputingLinux EnvironmentMPIGit/SVNNetCDF

Tools & Technologies

NCOMNCODAPBS/SlurmNetbeansEclipseGCC/GfortranValgrindJavadocsBash/KSHPerl

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

METOC SimulationOceanographic ModelingReal-Time Data AssimilationTechnical ReportsHPC Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAssemblyJavaLinuxPerlPythonSubversionUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize METOC simulation pipelines, data assimilation systems, and high-performance computing to support development and optimization of Navy ocean models, including HYCOM and NCODA
Develop, test, and debug scientific software using Fortran, Python, and C++
Integrate software with Navy-specific systems such as NCOM and NCODA-var
Improve model performance and coupling
Enhance data assimilation techniques
Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation
Contribute to technical reports and publications as required
Support the overall objectives of NRL Code 7320

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA
Secret security clearance
Experience with scientific software development
Experience with meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) simulation pipelines and real-time data assimilation systems
Experience with Fortran, Python, Java, C, C++, Assembly, and Matlab
Experience with Linux environment and scripting: Bash/KSH, Perl, and NCAR Command-Language
Experience with MPI, PBS/Slurm, Netbeans, Eclipse, Vi, Ansible, Git/SVN, GCC/Gfortran, IFX/ICC/Ifort, make, NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB1/2, GDB, Valgrind, Linux/Unix
Experience with scientific software documentation using Javadocs, pydocs, Pod, manpages, and custom help menu frameworks
Experience with Navy ocean modeling and data assimilation software systems: NCOM, NCODA-QC, NCODA-prep, and NCODA-var
Experience executing Navy scientific modeling and data assimilation systems on high-performance computing (HPC) platforms
Ability to debug Navy scientific modeling and data assimilation computer codes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus