Geospatial Scientist jobs in United States
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Mclaurin Aerospace · 11 hours ago

Geospatial Scientist

Mclaurin Aerospace is focused on innovative solutions in human space exploration and is seeking a Geospatial Scientist to join their JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role involves employing GIS and remote sensing techniques to support various missions and developing proposals for scientific funding.

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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
Provide science services and technology products to a range of human exploration organizations including 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
Develop funding proposals for submission to relevant scientific and technology grant solicitations opportunities
Perform other duties as required

Qualification

GIS software proficiencyRemote sensing techniquesGeospatial database managementProgramming languageMachine learningCreative work ideasCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

A BS degree is and a minimum of 1 year of experience is typically required
Proficient with GIS and/or remote sensing software
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

Preferred

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
Use of spatial datasets, image processing
Software scripting, command line skills, automation of tasks, programming language
Geoscience field work, lab, image science, and/or remote sensing experience
Machine learning, deep learning, neural networks
Mission science integration and operations
Previous work with NASA and/or in the field of planetary geology

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)

Company

Mclaurin Aerospace

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Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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