Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist to apply remote sensing principles in various fields like resource management and urban planning. The role involves designing strategies for data collection, analyzing geographic data, and testing new technology. Ideal candidates will possess critical thinking skills and proficiency in software like SQL, MATLAB, and ESRI ArcGIS. The position offers a chance to impact significant projects through data analysis and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Understanding written documents related to work.
• Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Identifying complex problems and developing solutions.
• Communicating effectively in written form.
• Conveying information verbally.

Responsibilities

• Design or implement strategies for geographic data collection and display.
• Collect supporting data to corroborate remote sensing analyses.
• Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
• Direct installation or testing of remote sensing hardware/software.
• Maintain remote sensing data collection systems.
• Compile and format image data for increased usefulness.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Science

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

SQL

MATLAB

Linux

UNIX

C

Perl

ERDAS IMAGINE

ESRI ArcGIS software

IDL

Image processing software

C++

RSI ENVI

Job description

Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist

Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

A Day in the Life of a Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist

• Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
• Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
• Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
• Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.
• Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.
• Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written documents related to work.
• Science – Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and developing solutions.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in written form.
• Speaking – Conveying information verbally.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• SQL
• MATLAB
• Linux
• UNIX
• C
• Perl
• ERDAS IMAGINE (Leica Geosystems)
• ESRI ArcGIS software
• IDL (Interface Definition Language)
• Image processing software
• C++
• RSI ENVI