Intercalibration Data Analyst for Earth Observation Missions

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks an experienced Data Analyst to join the CLARREO Pathfinder (CPF) Intercalibration Team. You will support intercalibration data analysis frameworks, validate algorithms, and perform mission-critical analyses using CPF observations, simulations, and reference targets.

This onsite role contributes to NASA Earth science mission success and requires collaboration with scientists and engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience performing scientific data analysis.
• Experience with Earth-observing passive remote sensing datasets.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and quantitative data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intercalibration sampling studies and data analyses.
• Evaluate intercalibration science algorithms against mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain intercalibration analysis methodologies and tools.
• Perform statistical analyses and quantify uncertainty propagation across processing chain.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to advance mission objectives.
• Communicate technical findings through presentations and reports.

Skills

Earth-observing data analysis

Scientific programming

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Atmospheric Science, Physical Science, Remote Sensing, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks an experienced Data Analyst to join the CLARREO Pathfinder (CPF) Intercalibration Team. You will support intercalibration data analysis frameworks, validate algorithms, and perform mission-critical analyses using CPF observations, simulations, and reference targets.

This onsite role contributes to NASA Earth science mission success and requires collaboration with scientists and engineers.