Geodetic Orbit Scientist — GNSS Data & WGS-84 Expert

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency seeks a Geodetic Orbit Scientist to analyze GNSS data, develop reference frames, and deliver accurate ephemerides and geodetic products for DoD and civilian partners.

Applicants should have strong experience in geodetic modeling, software such as UNIX, MATLAB, C++, Python, and a proven ability to lead projects within a worldwide satellite-tracking network. Shift work and flexible scheduling are required.

Qualifications

• Strong educational background or experience in scientific modeling and statistical analysis, particularly with geodetic or geophysical data.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze geophysical and geodetic orbit data to determine interrelationships and submit recommendations to maintain program requirements.
• Support continuous data monitoring for GNSS systems, including evening and weekend support.
• Guide research, analysis, and identification of issues by evaluating complex geophysical data sets, identifying deviations in the data, and recommending courses of action.
• Manage program integration, execution and resourcing in support of a worldwide network of satellite tracking stations.

Skills

UNIX

MATLAB

C++

Python

Tools

UNIX

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency seeks a Geodetic Orbit Scientist to analyze GNSS data, develop reference frames, and deliver accurate ephemerides and geodetic products for DoD and civilian partners.

Applicants should have strong experience in geodetic modeling, software such as UNIX, MATLAB, C++, Python, and a proven ability to lead projects within a worldwide satellite-tracking network. Shift work and flexible scheduling are required.