Posted by Quintin Schiller | May 31, 2026 | Employment Opportunities

Space Science Innovations Inc. (SSI) has an open position in the development of space weather forecasting systems.  Unfortunately, due to requirements established by some of SSI’s customers, the candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

A strong candidate must have strengths in programming.  Other priorities are familiarity with inner magnetospheric processes and experience using data assimilation methods and/or diffusion modeling techniques.  Responsibilities for the position will include the creation of global reconstructions of the inner magnetosphere using an existing framework that combines the VERB radiation belt modeling code with data assimilation.  The results will be used for Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) and Observing System Experiments (OSE), targeting existing and future missions.

The anticipated start date is June 15th and the initial appointment will be 6-months, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance and available funding.   SSI offers very competitive pay, as well as flexible benefits.  Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:
* A Ph.D. in Physics, Space Sciences, Computer Science, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field.
* Strong background in numerical simulations

Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of inner magnetospheric physics
* Demonstrated expertise in Matlab, Python, and/or C++
* Experience with Kalman Filter and quasi-linear diffusion techniques
* Willingness to take leadership roles on current and existing projects
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research and management team

To apply, please email the following documents to Dr. Quintin Schiller ([email protected]):
( A cover letter describing relevant experience and programming skills, including a high-level description of codes developed.
* A 1-page resume/CV
* Contact information for two professional references

SSI is a small business founded in 2017 to address the growing demand for space weather forecasting capabilities.  Recent changes in federal policy have led to an increase in this demand as agencies support these plans.  SSI has contributed to NASA, NOAA, and DoD projects on the topic of near-Earth space weather reconstruction, prediction, and forecasting.  More information about SSI can be found on the website: https://space-sci.com