Scientific Python Programmer

Job ID: 2618009

Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

Date Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Scientific Python Programmer to support our customer, NOAA GFDL, in Princeton, New Jersey. This position requires an ability to obtain a Public Trust and is hybrid remote with work at the local customer site (3 times weekly). Desired physical location is in the Princeton, NJ or surrounding area.

The Senior Python Programmer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing significant experience with Python Programming language, provide software development and support for various Scientific Applications
• Provide performance optimization for high-performance computing (HPC) architectures
• Provide GPU programming
• Experience with version control tools, such as GIT
• Support the investigation and debugging of incidents, installation, modification or manipulation of code
• Working independently, with little direction to balance and prioritize work based stakeholder need and mission objective
• Ensure the security and documentation of applications throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
• Participate in software requirements, code reviews, and test plan reviews
• Ensure clear and thorough code and design documentation 

Qualifications

Required Education: 

• Bachelors and 0 years related experience

Required Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Programming, or as a Web Developer
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance which requires US Citizenship
• Expert in Python Programming
• Professional knowledge in one or more physical science fields
• Experience with debugging, version control, and documentation
• Experience with HPC and GPU programming

Desirable Skills:

• Object-Oriented Python Programming
• Domain Specific Languages 

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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