GNSS Orbit Scientist & Geodesy Specialist

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

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.