**Description** SAIC is hiring a **Research Scientist Sr** for a 100% remote position supporting the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) research and development program. This role is 100% remote. **Job Duties:** Contribute to the NRL METOC R&D program by creating software to support the development of Navy Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Aerosol models to support Navy and Marine Corps operational planning and mission execution around the world. **Job Duties:** NEP-OS (COAMPS-OS) MSG & JAVA GUI - Develop and implement new NEP-OS coding, maintain software stability, and design functionality to meet the requirements for the NEP-OS (formerly COAMPS-OS) MSG and JAVA GUI for operational use by FNMOC Monterey, FNMOC Stennis, NRL-MRY, NRL-DC, NIWC, and additional customers. NAAPS Project - Contribute to the ongoing NAAPS Aerosol model development. HELCAP Aerosol Project - Contribute to developing the COAMPS High Energy laser (HEL) prediction tool. ESCAPE GeoIPS (Surratt) - Develop a portable, highly modular, reusable, object-oriented framework for applying advanced algorithms to a wide variety of METOC data including, but not limited to, geostationary and low earth orbit METOC sensors, numerical weather prediction (NWP) model output, and in-situ METOC observations (e.g. Unmanned Aerial Systems). QA/QC TCWeb - Contribute to developing a new TCWeb Graphical User Interface (GUI). - Develop a combining API for multiple applications and simplify the deployment methods. MetMF Project - Contribute to developing the Meteorological Mobile Facility [Replacement] Next Generation, METMF[R]. - Develop the NEXGEN system to use tactical scale atmospheric model component COAMPS as the basis for its forecasting system. Contribute to system design work to include development, automation, simplification, and computational streamlining for periodic system upgrades. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + Bachelors degree and nine (9) years of experience; Masters degree an seven (7) years of experience. **Required Security Clearance:** + Must have an active Secret Clearance (US citizen required). **Required Skills:** 10+ years of experience with: + Working with Navy NWP and aerosol models (COAMPS, COAMPS-OS, NAAPS, NCOM, WW3, & SWAN). + Knowledge of FORTRAN, C, C++, CYLC, Javascript, NET CDF coding. + Knowledge of Atlassian, Git/GitHub. + DoD High Performance Computing Systems. + Navy and DoD Security Technical Implementation guide (STIG). Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2500609 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