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Job Description:
Employ GIS and remote sensing techniques to Earth, Moon, and other planetary image data in support of International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis missions
Develop funding proposals for submission to relevant scientific and technology grant solicitations opportunities
Interact with scientists, engineers, managers in a highly dynamic and occasionally time-critical environment
Duties may include:
Conducting Earth and planetary science training and curriculum development for professionals (astronauts, scientists, engineers, managers)
Conducting ISS payload operations for astronaut photography of Earth
Working with geospatial data such as astronaut photos, satellite imagery, lunar imagery
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in earth science, geology, meteorology, environmental science, atmospheric science, image science, oceanography, geography, lunar science, planetary science, GIS, remote sensing, computational science or relevant science fields with applicable experience
Proficient with GIS and/or remote sensing software
Proficient computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with teammates, customers, and management at all levels
Ability to prepare written documents and present at various meetings
Ability to develop innovative work ideas and work without specific tasking
Desired Skills:
Use of spatial datasets, image processing
Software scripting, command line skills, automation of tasks, programming language
Geospatial database management, ArcGIS Online, Esri Portal, open-source GIS software
Geoscience field work, lab, image science, and/or remote sensing experience
Machine learning, neural networks
Scientific teaching experience
Mission science integration and operations
Previous work with NASA and/or in the field of planetary geology