Remote Sensing And Imagery Scientist

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