Space Remote Sensing & Data Science Research Assistant

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is seeking a post-bachelor's research assistant in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6). You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on remote sensing, data science, image and signal processing, machine learning, and sensor data analysis to advance novel research and development.

The role offers opportunities to learn new techniques, contribute to algorithm development, and participate in laboratory and field activities, with

Qualifications

• Must have earned a Bachelor's degree within the last 3 years in an appropriate field.
• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and applying algorithms to process and analyze sensor data (images, spectra, time series).
• Support statistical, mathematical, or computational methods to address detection and characterization problems.
• Help model sources, sensors, and measurement uncertainties.
• Participate in analyzing and interpreting experimental or field-collected data.
• Contribute to the design or calibration of sensing systems and instruments under supervision.
• Participate in laboratory, field, or deployment activities to collect and evaluate remote-sensing data.
• Help communicate research findings through reports, presentations, publications, and teamwork.

Skills

Scientific computing

Programming experience

Collaborative research

Problem-solving in data science

AI/agentic systems interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

GPA 2.75+ on 4.0 scale

Tools

Image processing software

Machine learning libraries

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is seeking a post-bachelor's research assistant in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6). You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on remote sensing, data science, image and signal processing, machine learning, and sensor data analysis to advance novel research and development.

The role offers opportunities to learn new techniques, contribute to algorithm development, and participate in laboratory and field activities, with