Landsat Geometric Calibration Engineer – Hybrid

KBR Careers; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Junior Geometric Calibration Engineer to support Landsat calibration and validation efforts. You will help monitor and calibrate Landsat geometry, develop tools and algorithms, and contribute to data quality assessments and publications.

The role requires hands-on analysis, programming in Python/IDL/Matlab/C/C++, and collaboration with the ECCOE team. Hybrid work in Sioux Falls, SD is offered with eligibility for remote options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in an engineering role.
• Experience with Landsat data calibration or Cal/Val workflows is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python, IDL, Matlab, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Landsat geometry is continually monitored, measured, and calibrated.
• Develop and verify tools and algorithms for Landsat data and instrument calibrations.
• Characterize geometric performance to meet requirements and report data quality.
• Present geometry status at meetings and with Landsat Program Management.
• Support user questions and handle data requests related to Landsat geometry.

Skills

SQL

Python

IDL/Matlab/C/C++

Geodesy/Calibration

Landsat

Education

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

Tools

SQL queries

Job description

KBR is seeking a Junior Geometric Calibration Engineer to support Landsat calibration and validation efforts. You will help monitor and calibrate Landsat geometry, develop tools and algorithms, and contribute to data quality assessments and publications.

The role requires hands-on analysis, programming in Python/IDL/Matlab/C/C++, and collaboration with the ECCOE team. Hybrid work in Sioux Falls, SD is offered with eligibility for remote options.