Data Analyst

Intuitive Machines LLC • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Intuitive Machine’s Lunar Data Analytics group, including the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) and Shadow Cam Science Operations Center (SOC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., planetary science, GIS and remote sensing, or computer science), with 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Basic knowledge of remote sensing techniques and data.
• Programming or scripting experience (i.e., Python, bash, R, Matlab)
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to remain detail-oriented while working on large data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and develop mitigation procedures.
• Experience performing or aiding with research (generating data, performing analysis, and interpreting results).
• Knowledge of statistics and data characterization/classification methods.
• Knowledge of image processing concepts and techniques.
• Experience with the UNIX command line.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AI/ML for image classification, feature extraction, and/or GeoAI.
• Experience with planetary data sets, especially LROC or ShadowCam data sets.
• Experience with photogrammetry.
• Experience with databases, especially PostgreSQL/PostGIS queries.
• Experience with the Imaging Software for Imagers and Spectrometers from the USGS and/or Ames Stereo Pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-resolution digital terrain models of the lunar surface using SocetSet and SocetGXP by BAE Systems.
• Assist LROC and ShadowCam science team members with data processing tasks to advance data production, research, and exploration.
• Maintain and develop new tools and procedures for data processing and analysis.
• Compile and distill information from remotely sensed planetary images to be included in research papers, posters and talks presented at meetings.
• Support our education and public outreach efforts through events on campus, off-site, and virtually for ages preschool through adults.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator, Science Operations Center Manager, or RDR Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level