Geometric Calibration Engineer — Landsat Cal/Val (Remote)

KBR, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work option

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Junior Geometric Calibration Engineer to support the USGS EROS ECCOE project, focusing on sensor geometric characterization for Landsat 1-9 satellites. The role involves developing calibration tools, assessing data quality, and presenting results to project teams.

The position is based in Sioux Falls, SD with a hybrid remote/onsite work environment. A bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, System Characterization, Signal Processing, System Calibration, Photogrammetry, Geodesy, Mathematics, or Satellite Systems.
• 3+ years of progressive engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Landsat data geometry and calibration.
• Develop and verify tools/algorithms for Landsat calibration.
• Characterize geometric performance of Landsat instruments.
• Report data quality and present Landsat geometry status.

Skills

SQL

Python

IDL

Matlab

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Geodesy/Photogrammetry

Tools

None

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a Junior Geometric Calibration Engineer to support the USGS EROS ECCOE project, focusing on sensor geometric characterization for Landsat 1-9 satellites. The role involves developing calibration tools, assessing data quality, and presenting results to project teams.

The position is based in Sioux Falls, SD with a hybrid remote/onsite work environment. A bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of engineering experience are required.