Physical Scientist/General Engineer

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Relocation assistance

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Salary

$75K-$187K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

17% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Data From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: AK, CO, MD, MS, NC, VA, WI From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Physical Scientist/General Engineer Multiple Locations Summary This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO), with 2 vacancies in Wallops Island, VA; Suitland, MD; Silver Spring, MD; College Park, MD; Asheville, NC; Boulder, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Madison, WI; Stennis, MS; or Fairbanks, AK. Duties As a Physical Scientist/General Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Perform engineering or science calculations, develop preliminary design parameters, data and equipment design solutions and specifications, as well as project costs. Conduct project analysis of satellite data and frequency interference to determine projects' impact on public safety, natural or environmentally sensitive locations, mission readiness, and operations during weather conditions. Manage contracts as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Work with manufacturers and customers to develop specialized ground equipment enhancing satellite communications and data distribution for various systems. Ensure completion of documentation for procurement of divers, complex, novel, and unique electrical, mechanical, physical, science, or civil systems and specialized equipment for satellite or ground systems and various facilities. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Employee is required to provide support to antennas and satellite equipment and periodically drive to distant facilities. Required to obtain/maintain COR Level II within 24 months. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with

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