Remote Sensing Scientist

Weyerhaeuser • Seattle, WA

390d • $86,742 - $130,250 • Remote

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Remote Sensing Specialist to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role is crucial for managing, analyzing, and developing remote sensing analytics and decision support tools for the Timberlands business. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in remote sensing, advanced image processing, and programming, contributing to various projects including AI/ML data analytics and change detection analytics.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or higher) with at least 1 year of experience in applied sciences such as Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resources, or Biogeochemistry, with a strong emphasis in Remote Sensing.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the principles of remote sensing, remote sensors, field checking and image processing (including fully corrected perspective views), and interpretation to forest or natural resource management.
• Proficient in remote sensing-GIS tools: ArcGIS, ERDAS, QT Modeler, QGIS.
• Experienced in programming (Python and R preferred) and machine learning, directly through a computer science degree program or from ancillary coursework to support another degree or professional activity.
• Competency in the use of statistical tools (e.g., R (preferred), SAS) and a thorough understanding of geo-statistics, including kriging and variogram analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn, engage with subject matter experts, and look for opportunities to improve processes, while applying technical expertise to ensure analytical rigor and sound study design.
• Motivated by confronting big problems, self-directed, disciplined, able to function as a solo contributor and a productive team member.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote sensing data collection from multiple sources, defining best practices for quality control and providing high quality data.
• Conduct AI/ML data analytics for Timberland business using multisource remotely sensed data.
• Lead Next Generation Water Mapping project, utilizing proprietary LiDAR data and algorithms.
• Conduct change detection analytics and time series analysis using satellite imagery.
• Conduct LiDAR data analytics, including segmentation, metrics extraction, and time series analysis.
• Develop AI/ML for object detection from multisource imagery.
• Develop new algorithms and tools for extracting value from LiDAR data.
• Develop technical transfer and training about remote sensing applications.
• Execute remote sensing analysis workflow (data acquisition, re-projection, geometric correction, radiometric correction, classification, and map production).
• Develop analysis using different satellite imagery and integration with LiDAR.
• Design and generate algorithms and decision support tools, following modern rules for computer systems design and documentation.
• Provide support with analytics and tools for business decisions in Forest Planning, Operations, Monitoring, Damage Assessment, and Environmental issues.
• Develop and maintain satellite imagery, including cloud removal, pre-processing, processing, and assistance for multiple applications across the company.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Master's degree