Principal Scientist â Remote Sensing & Data Product Systems
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Job Location:
Greenbelt, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 191000 - 286500
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Principal Scientist Remote Sensing & Data Product SystemsBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.
Role Overview:
In this senior-level role you will lead scientific coordination calibration/validation strategy and data product system development for current and future NOAA geostationary satellite missions. You will interface with instrument scientists algorithm developers and product stakeholders to ensure the quality and continuous improvement of operational satellite-derived products. You will also guide migration efforts of satellite data systems into cloud-based architectures.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Astronomy Physics Imaging Science Remote Sensing or a related field
- 15 years of experience in space-based remote sensing including NOAA/NASA operational satellite systems
- Deep expertise in calibration/validation techniques for visible and infrared imaging systems (e.g. ABI VIIRS MODIS)
- Experience leading scientific teams and managing post-launch product validation campaigns
- Proven technical contributions to algorithm development for geostationary satellite data products
- Fluency with scientific programming languages (e.g. Python C IDL R)
- Experience with Agile project management cloud services (AWS) and configuration tools such as ClearQuest/ClearCase
- Excellent communication skills with a history of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
Preferred Experience:
- Direct involvement in the GOES-R or GeoXO programs particularly in instrument product trending or algorithm coordination
- Hands-on use or development experience with the GOES-R ABI Trending and Data Analysis Toolkit (GRATDAT)
- Leadership in transitioning large-scale satellite data processing from on-premise to cloud environments
- A record of awards or recognition for scientific excellence or quality improvement (e.g. Robert H. Goddard awards
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
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Key Skills
- Machine Learning
- Python
- Data Science
- AI
- R
- Research Experience
- Sensors
- Drug Discovery
- Research & Development
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Analysis Skills
- Toxicology Experience
About Company
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