Remote Sensing and Imagery Scientist Details

Science and Technology Corporation - Columbia, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview

The STC Center of Expertise in Remote Sensing seeks to meet the growing demand for innovative information systems that fully exploit and develop data products for a new cloud and Imagery sensor. STC desires to add a Remote sensing and/or Imagery Scientist to its team to strengthen its research and development of Cloud and Atmospheric product application in weather decision-making systems.

We desire candidates to cite any relevant cloud computing applications experience.

Responsibilities

Specific duties will include:

  • Assist in the leadership of the data processing for cloud and Imagery products from a new Imaging and cloud satellite
  • Work with other team members on algorithm development of the raw data to product level data
  • Collaboratively engage in exploratory research and data analysis to transition products from research to operations, including support for pre and post launch calibration and validation
  • Support the systems engineer in initial and final operational capability architectures.
  • Identify and evaluate system and user requirements, verify new product solutions, and provide expertise to stakeholders on product usage
  • Write research manuscripts, user-guides, and technical documentation
  • Generate visualizations to illustrate results: graphs, maps, diagrams
  • Frequently present to team members, and customer leadership

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Strong computation skills in IDL, or Python on Linux platform
  • Experience working on remote sensing technology and data products
  • Demonstrated quantitative skill in areas such as, numerical methods, radiative transfer, and pattern recognition
  • Exceptional analytical, logical and problem-solving skills; written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience:

  • Advanced degree in computer science, atmospheric science, and /or engineering or science discipline is preferred; with 2-5 years of industry experience or a postdoc

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $0.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:

  • Fully Remote

Company's website:

  • https://careers-stcnet.icims.com/jobs/1882/job

Work Remotely:

  • Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Virtual meetings

Posted on : 3 years ago