Physical Scientist (Remote Sensing - Satellite Applications)

Physical Scientist position located within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). Applicants will serve as one of three specialists: Cloud Science Lead, Enterprise Precipitation Science Lead, and Observing System Assessment Analyst. Duties involve collaborating on satellite product evaluation and transitioning research algorithms to operational use, developing new and maintaining existing algorithms and products, analyzing data from various sources, and improving approaches for processing Earth observations from remote sensing satellites. Requires Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24+ semester hours in physical science. One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-12/ZP-3 level, including remote sensing research, modeling experiments, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. U.S. citizenship required. Telework eligible (agency-determined). Up to 25% travel required. Three vacancies available across Boulder CO, Fort Collins CO, College Park MD, Silver Spring MD, Suitland MD, Stennis Space Center MS, Asheville NC, and Madison WI. Salary range: $106,437 to $187,093 per year (ZP-4 grade level). Job Knowledge Test assessment required. Closing date: April 6, 2026.