IT027 Principal Data Scientist

ADNET Systems, Inc. • Greenbelt, Maryland, United States • $135k - $148k / year • 2d ago

IT027 Principal Data Scientist

ADNET Systems is looking for a Principal Data Scientist, to work under the Computational and Information Sciences and Technology Office (CISTO) at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The position will be available starting as soon as possible – salary to commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities and Work Experiences:

Extensive experience fine-tuning foundation models such as Prithvi, GenCast, and FourCastNet for weather and climate prediction tasks
Expertise in preprocessing ML-ready weather datasets, including reanalysis data, satellite observations, and NWP model outputs
Skilled in weather forecasting evaluation and analysis, including metrics like RMSE, CRPS, ACC, and reliability diagrams
Proficient in building data pipelines for large-scale geospatial and temporal data using tools such as Xarray, Zarr, and Dask
Strong understanding of numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems and their integration with deep learning workflows
Experience applying deep learning architectures (e.g., graph neural networks, transformers, CNNs) to spatiotemporal forecasting problems
Demonstrated ability to interpret and visualize model outputs using advanced geospatial libraries (Matplotlib, Cartopy, Plotly, Holoviews)
Experience working with cloud-native data formats and cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS)
Proven track record of collaborating with atmospheric scientists, modelers, and software engineers on cross-disciplinary AI projects

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
10+ years of professional experience applying data science and machine learning to complex, real-world problems, ideally in scientific or geospatial domains
Deep expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models (including deep learning, ensemble methods, and probabilistic models) for structured, unstructured, or spatiotemporal data
Self-motivated professional who thrives with minimal oversight while actively contributing to team success
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions efficiently
Clear and effective communication with ability to create useful technical documentation
US Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include: