Radiometric Calibration Engineer

Radiometric Calibration Engineer

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K ’s Science and Space Division is seeking a Radiometric Calibration Engineer to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center’s EROS Calibration/Validation Center of Excellence (ECCOE) project. The Radiometric Calibration Engineer for Landsat Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) activities is responsible for executing the Sensor Radiometric Characterization and Calibration of the Landsat 1–9 satellites and additional Earth‑observing systems. This position provides radiometric expertise through sensor characterization, calibration, data analysis, quality assessments, and methods development.

• Ensure the radiometric characteristics of Landsat data are continually monitored, measured, and calibrated
• Ensure that the Image Assessment System (IAS) database is correctly updated to support calibration activities
• Update, test, and distribute quarterly Calibration Parameter Files (CPFs) for active Landsat missions as well as historical missions, as needed
• Analyze remotely sensed data for radiometric performance
• Report on the quality of Landsat and other remote sensing data as required
• Participate in status/planning meetings with Landsat Project Management
• Provide radiometric data quality expertise to Landsat Project anomaly resolution teams
• Develop and refine methods to improve data characterization and radiometric performance results, including supporting technical documentation
• Develop tools and algorithms to assist in Landsat data and instrument calibration, including supporting technical documentation
• Write and publish white papers and peer‑reviewed publications
• Present analysis results at professional conferences and workshops.
• Participate in peer reviews
• Perform characterization of non‑Landsat systems in support of interoperability activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Landsat Cal/Val Team Lead
• Some travel required for conferences/workshops

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Remote Sensing, or Satellite Systems
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in an engineering role preferred but not required