Geodetic Orbit Scientist

US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency seeks Geodetic Orbit Scientists to monitor GNSS, analyze satellite data, and maintain the WGS 84 reference frame. You will contribute geodetic products to DoW, IC, and civilian partners, planning and developing algorithms for integrity monitoring.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in GIS/geodesy, GNSS, and related programming tools (Unix, Python, C/C++, MATLAB). Collaboration across teams and clear technical reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with scientific or statistical analysis.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues.
• Experience with computer operating systems, computer networking, coding, and/or database management.
• Experience communicating through written, visual, and/or verbal reporting and presentation

Responsibilities

• Monitor GNSS satellite data, acquire and analyze data.
• Plan, develop, evaluate, and use algorithms and tools for integrity monitoring.
• Produce and maintain the WGS 84 reference frame.
• Contribute geodetic products to DoW, IC, and civilian partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Scientific analysis

Team collaboration

Issue identification & resolution

OS, networking, coding & DB management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Geodesy/Math/Physical Science

4 years combined education/experience

Tools

UNIX

UNIX scripting

FORTRAN

C

C++

STK

UML

MATLAB

MATHEMATICA

Python

Job description

Geodetic Orbit Scientists monitor Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), acquire and analyze satellite data, produce and maintain the WGS 84 reference frame, and contribute geodetic products (e.g., GNSS orbits) to the DoW, IC, and civilian partners. They plan, develop, evaluate, and use algorithms and tools to provide integrity monitoring and determine ephemerides and other information. They

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Experience with scientific or statistical analysis.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that project goals and deadlines are met
• Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues.
• Experience with computer operating systems, computer networking, coding, and/or database management.
• Experience communicating through written, visual, and/or verbal reporting and presentation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geodesy, Mathematics, Physical Science, or a related discipline that includes at least 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework in any combination of Astronomy, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Geodesy, Geology, Geomatics, Geophysics, Mathematics, Orbital Mechanics, Physical Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, or Surveying. Coursework must include differential and integral calculus. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in conducting work related to satellite operations, GPS surveying, Geodesy, Geophysics, Wide Area Network analysis, or a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lenses

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Experience with satellite characteristics (hardware or software), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), WGS 84, and/or Precise Ephemerides calculations.
• Experience with the integration, execution, and/or resource allocation of programs.
• Experience leading team and/or projects.
• Experience with one or more of the following computer systems: UNIX, UNIX scripting, FORTRAN, C, C++, STK, UML, MATLAB MATHEMATICA, and/or Python.