X-Ray Computed Tomography (XCT) Scientist (ADV000COF)

CGI•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

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. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. This position is located in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience.
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Geology, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience operating XCT systems in a laboratory or research setting.
Demonstrated proficiency in 3D data reconstruction and analysis.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a laboratory environment.
Experience with volumetric imaging software and familiarity with common file formats (e.g., TIFF stacks, RAW volumes).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or technical field.
Experience working with geological or planetary materials.
Familiarity with radiation safety protocols and XCT hardware components.
Programming or scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, etc.) for automation or analysis workflows.
Experience in experimental, scientific and/or or research laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

Operate XCT instrumentation, including scan setup, calibration, optimization, and routine maintenance.
Develop and execute scanning protocols tailored to diverse material types, including planetary materials, analogs, and engineered specimens.
Perform data reconstruction, processing, segmentation, and quantitative analysis of XCT datasets.
Utilize specialized XCT software (e.g., Avizo, Dragonfly, ORS, Volume Graphics) for visualization and measurement workflows.
Document scan parameters, data quality metrics, and analysis methods in accordance with project and curation requirements.
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to interpret data and generate scientific deliverables.
Troubleshoot technical issues with XCT instrumentation and software.
Maintain data organization, metadata, and archive-ready datasets in compliance with laboratory standards.
Contribute to the development of new XCT methodologies, automation, or analysis pipelines.