Remote Sensing and Imagery Scientist Details

Remote Sensing and Imagery Scientist

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