Planetary Image Scientist

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

14d

About The Position

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 NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planetary Image Scientist to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you 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
Perform image and geospatial analysis of planetary remote sensing datasets in a team setting
Develop planetary and Earth-based cartography products for NASA's human space flight missions and operations
Utilize and recommend automation techniques for dataset and imagery processing
Participate in science and imagery mission operations as needed
Follow and assist in the development of 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

Requirements

• A BS degree is typically required.
• Proficient with GIS and/or remote sensing software
• 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
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• BS in geoscience, lunar science, planetary science, image science, GIS, remote sensing, computational science, or relevant science fields with applicable experience
• Masters or PhD degree in geoscience, lunar science, planetary science, image science, GIS, remote sensing, computational science or relevant science fields with applicable experience
• Geospatial database management, ArcGIS Online, Esri Portal, open-source GIS software, web and desktop-based GIS
• 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

Responsibilities

• Employ GIS and remote sensing techniques to Earth, Moon, and other planetary image data in support of International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis missions
• Perform image and geospatial analysis of planetary remote sensing datasets in a team setting
• Develop planetary and Earth-based cartography products for NASA's human space flight missions and operations
• Utilize and recommend automation techniques for dataset and imagery processing
• Participate in science and imagery mission operations as needed
• Follow and assist in the development of 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

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