Radar R&D Foundation Software Engineer - Climate Impact

Met Office; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental agency in Exeter seeks a Foundation Scientific Software Engineer. Join the Radar R&D team to improve radar data collection and support scientists in coding solutions. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with a focus on innovative technology that enhances weather prediction capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mathematical, physical, or computational science and proficiency in Python. Competitive salary package includes a Civil Service pension and additional allowances.

Benefits

Civil Service pension

Recruitment Retention Allowance

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a related discipline equating to graduate level.
• Ability to solve scientific problems using technical insight.
• Experience in writing Python code.

Responsibilities

• Develop techniques and processes to enhance radar data.
• Support scientists in developing high-quality code.
• Collaborate with a team to solve real-world challenges.

Skills

Mathematical, physical or computational science knowledge

Python coding in a Linux environment

Quality Assurance processes

Scientific communication skills

Education

Graduate level in relevant discipline

Job description

A leading environmental agency in Exeter seeks a Foundation Scientific Software Engineer. Join the Radar R&D team to improve radar data collection and support scientists in coding solutions. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, with a focus on innovative technology that enhances weather prediction capabilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mathematical, physical, or computational science and proficiency in Python. Competitive salary package includes a Civil Service pension and additional allowances.