GIS Developer

Amentum


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about human space exploration understanding the origins of the universe and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference If you are we need you!

We need your talent teamwork and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision shape and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASAs pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASAs largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

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The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Developer will:

  • Employ GIS and remote sensing techniques to Earth Moon and other planetary image data in support of International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis missions

  • Create manage and deploy data pipelines for imagery and geospatial products into web GIS ArcGIS Enterprise ArcPortal and NASA internal applications

  • Develop planetary and Earth-based cartography products for NASAs human space flight missions and operations

  • Develop and manage geodatabases versioning data integrity data catalogs metadata and other related data information

  • Utilize and recommend automation techniques for dataset and imagery processing

  • Participate in science and imagery mission operations as needed

  • Develop and implement geospatial and data science QA/QC processes

  • Provide science services and technology products to a range of human exploration organizations including Artemis Gateway Orion the lander/ascent systems spacesuits EVA and ISS

  • Interact with scientists engineers and managers in a highly dynamic and occasionally time critical environment

  • Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple on the candidates experience requirements and business needs we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Geospatial database management ArcGIS Online Esri Portal open-source GIS software web and desktop-based GIS

  • Strong GIS programming skills

  • Experience with Earth and planetary remote sensing

  • Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite Adobe products)

  • 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 presentation to verbally present at various meetings

  • Ability to develop innovative and creative work ideas and work without specific tasking

Requisition Preferences:

  • BS in geoscience lunar science planetary science image science GIS remote sensing computational science or relevant science fields with applicable experience

  • Mastersin geoscience lunar science planetary science image science GIS remote sensing computational science or relevant science fields with applicable experience

  • 5 years of work experience

  • Software scripting command line skills automation of tasks programming language - Machine learning deep learning neural networks

  • Mission science integration and operations

  • Previous work with NASA and/or in the field of planetary geology

Why Join Our Team

In addition to exciting career opportunities we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC) please visit

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC telephone printer etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health dental and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.


Required Experience:

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