Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is a customer-centered and employee-focused science and technology company headquartered in Lanham, Maryland. We are a leading provider of scientific research and development (R&D), engineering, and information analytics services across the range of Earth and space science disciplines.

We have a staff of highly qualified science, engineering, and IT professionals. Their activities range from cosmological studies to learn more about the birth of the universe to examining anthropogenic changes in Earth systems. Our personnel published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers every year. We have scientists in the field who support research operations around the world, and engineers in laboratories who are building and preparing the next generation of space-based instruments. Our IT staff specializes in high-performance computing, systems administration, and network security. We create and implement data systems and applications to manage, archive, and distribute critical data.
 

SSAI is also known for technical excellence and quality management. We have received numerous commendations for our excellent, on-time, and within-budget services. SSAI maintains ISO 9001:2015 registration, and we have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level-2 and Capability Level-3, attesting to the maturity of our infrastructure and adherence to procedures that result in high-quality service.
 

SSAI isn’t staffed only by scientists and technicians; we have educational specialists and public affairs experts who are dedicated to sharing scientific advances with the public and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. We have analysts who manage the day-to-day logistics that are critical for successful science discoveries—both in the field and at home. Despite our diverse skill sets and backgrounds, one theme unites us all—a genuine passion for science and technology.