Senior Geometric Calibration Engineer

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Senior Geometric Calibration EngineerBELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with K .Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

K ’s Science and Space Division is seeking a Senior Geometric Calibration Engineer to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center’s EROS Calibration/Validation Center of Excellence (ECCOE) project. The Senior Geometric Calibration Engineer for Landsat Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) activities is responsible for executing the Sensor Geometric and Spatial Characterization and Calibration of the Landsat 1-9 satellites.

Core Responsibilities Ensure the geometry of Landsat data are continually and promptly monitored, measured, and calibrated

Develop and verify tools and algorithms to assist in Landsat data and instrument calibrations

Characterize the geometric performance of the Landsat instruments to ensure that all geometric requirements are being met Report on the quality of Landsat data as required

Present Landsat geometry status at assigned meetings and regular updates for the Landsat Program Management Answer user services questions regarding Landsat data Process data for public relations requests that come from USGS Project Management Provide geometric data quality expertise to the Landsat Project anomaly resolution teams

Develop and verify tools and algorithms and perform qualitative analysis that results in improved Landsat data products

Write and publish white papers and journal articles as needed

Present analysis results at professional conferences and workshops

Participate in peer reviews

Perform other duties as assigned by the Landsat Cal/Val Team Lead Qualifications Master ’s degree or PhD in Engineering, System Characterization, Signal Processing, System Calibration, Photogrammetry, Geodesy, Mathematics, or Satellite Systems
10+ years of progressive experience in an engineering role Required Skills Experience in writing SQL queries

Programming skills in Python, IDL, Matlab, and in C or C++Knowledge of spacecraft and spacecraft instrument dynamics and characteristics

Knowledge of spacecraft and instrument requirements

Knowledge of image/signal processing and statistical analysis fundamentals

Knowledge of map projections

Ability to develop image and signal processing techniques and tools

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to think independently

Ability to handle complex multitask environments

Desired Skills Familiarity with configuration management principles and procedures

Knowledge of geodesy, system calibration/characterization, satellite systems, and remote sensing

Thorough understanding of view angle geometries and/or orbital geometry

Knowledge of cloud data processing

Preference will be given to anyone with experience in satellite ground systems, remote sensing data capture, processing, archive, distribution, and scientific applications

Work Location This position supports a team anchored in Sioux Falls, SD, and is offered in a hybrid remote/onsite work environment. Fully remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSThreeyears of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

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