Scientific Programmer
LynkerSilver Spring, Maryland, United States
Posted February 4, 2026
78000 - 100000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Lynker Corporation is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services.
Job Description
Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientific Programmer to join its growing team, supporting the creation and delivery of improved National nautical charts and hydrographic surveys.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, or related field
- 5+ years of related experience
- Software development experience, including Python, integrated development environments, debugging principles, continuous integration testing, and automated documentation
- Version control best practices and experience with version control software such as Git
- Container-based software development and deployment platforms experience, such as Docker
- Proficient in Geospatial data systems configuration; production techniques; and database manipulation
- Experience with digital cartography, image processing, concept formulation, metadata documentation, software architecture and engineering
- Experience with integration of general software applications, GIS software, statistics, and GIS operation
- Knowledge of different types of remote sensing data and working with the government sector is beneficial
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee