Bathymetric Data Scientist & Hydrography Specialist

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Mississippi seeks a Physical Scientist to develop and maintain bathymetric seafloor models and implement QA procedures ensuring data accuracy. You will liaise with DoD organizations, provide technical guidance on hydrography, and identify upcoming problems from physical principles and system designs.

Travel to CONUS/OCONUS possible; pre-employment requirements apply. This role supports NAVOCEANO activities in Bay St. Louis and requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing quality assurance procedures for bathymetric/hydrographic data.
• Experience serving on multi-agency committees and updating project requirements.
• Experience resolving complex technical difficulties and providing guidance to subordinates.
• Experience operating sonar and navigation equipment aboard survey ships or platforms.
• Experience transitioning advanced digital procedures from R&D to operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement procedures to process and incorporate data into bathymetric seafloor models.
• Implement QA procedures to certify accuracy and validity of data and models.
• Maintain liaison with cognizant personnel and other agencies to determine production requirements.
• Provide technical advice on bathymetry and hydrography to office components.
• Identify upcoming problems from physical principles and engineering designs of hydrographic systems.

Skills

Quality assurance

Bathymetric data

Seafloor models

Inter‑agency liaison

Technical guidance

Survey ships operations

Education

B.S. or higher in physical science or engineering or mathematics

Tools

Sonar equipment operation

Navigation equipment operation

Job description

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Mississippi seeks a Physical Scientist to develop and maintain bathymetric seafloor models and implement QA procedures ensuring data accuracy. You will liaise with DoD organizations, provide technical guidance on hydrography, and identify upcoming problems from physical principles and system designs.

Travel to CONUS/OCONUS possible; pre-employment requirements apply. This role supports NAVOCEANO activities in Bay St. Louis and requires U.S.