Maxar Technologies · 4 months ago
Geospatial Data Scientist (TS/SCI)
Maxar Technologies is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist to join their team in Tampa, FL. This role involves solving complex geospatial problems through advanced geoprocessing, conducting GIS analyses, and creating user applications and interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in spatial and temporal analysis and a collaborative mindset to drive efficiency and innovation within the team.
AerospaceGeospatialGovernmentRemote SensingSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Provide integrated geospatially based spatial and temporal analysis to discover and characterize relationships, trends, and infer conclusions to enable pattern analysis. Maintain spatial data layers to support data integration
Assist in the integration of data mining, visualization, nodal analysis, and temporal tools with the ArcGIS Pro tools and the integration of NGA products
Design, create, and execute advanced computational and statistical modeling applications for geospatial analysis, display, and pattern recognition
Refine and export complex algorithmic data results into user-friendly analytical products for simplified geospatial understanding
Simplify complex workflows via programming and create tools that drive efficiency
Collaborate with motivated and highly skilled teammates. To us, this means being empathetic, being a good listener, sharing your knowledge and co-creating an environment where great ideas can rise from anyone in the organization
Qualification
Required
US citizenship with an active or current TS/SCI clearance
BS in a technical discipline (Computer Science or related preferred) or 4 additional years of work experience
Certificate of GIS or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Proficient in using R and RStudio for statistical analysis, data visualization, and data manipulation
2+ years experience as an ORSA, data scientist, or similar field. A Master's degree can count for 2 year of experience
2+ years of experience with developing, manipulating, and maintaining relational databases
Experience with Python and other programming languages to automate geospatial processing tasks
Experience with ArcGIS Pro
Experience with ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise
Experience with creating geospatial visualizations on analytic products
Experience with creating info graphics for visualization of geospatial data
Willing to work on-site in Tampa, FL (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Preferred
Experience with Python geospatial libraries (e.g., ArcPy, GDAL, GeoPandas, etc.)
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
Self-starter with the ability to stay organized while balancing multiple priorities
ESRI Certifications
Strong understanding of mathematics and statistical modeling
Demonstrated ability to drive cross team collaboration
Benefits
Paid time off
Health and welfare insurance
401(k)
Company
Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies is a space technology firm that offers communication and observation satellites for commercial and government sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
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