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Senior Geometric Calibration Engineer
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KBR is seeking a Senior Geometric Calibration Engineer to join its talented team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. KBR, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the primary contractor to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for performing work at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/) near Sioux Falls, SD (http://www.siouxfalls.org).
The Senior Geometric Calibration Engineer for Landsat Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) activities is responsible for executing the Sensor Geometric and Spatial Characterization and Calibration of the Landsat 1-9 satellites.
Core Responsibilities
• Ensure the geometry of Landsat data are continually and promptly monitored, measured, and calibrated
• Develop and verify tools and algorithms to assist in Landsat data and instrument calibrations
• Characterize the geometric performance of the Landsat instruments to ensure that all geometric requirements are being met
• Report on the quality of Landsat data as required
• Present Landsat geometry status at assigned meetings and regular updates for the Landsat Program Management
• Process data for public relations requests that come from USGS Project Management
• Provide geometric data quality expertise to the Landsat Project anomaly resolution teams
• Develop and verify tools and algorithms and perform qualitative analysis that results in improved Landsat data products
• Add in the design and development of automation of calibration and validation tools as well as innovative approaches for the future of cal/val including deep learning applications for future missions
• Write and publish white papers and journal articles as needed
Other Responsibilities
• Participate in peer reviews
• Support geometric analysis of new features/capabilities for consideration in future product enhancements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Landsat Cal/Val Team Lead
Experience
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in an engineering role required
• Preference will be given to anyone with experience in satellite ground systems, remote sensing data capture, processing, archive, distribution, and scientific applications.
Education
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, System Characterization, Signal Processing, System Calibration, Photogrammetry, Geodesy, Mathematics, or Satellite Systems
Required Skills
• Experience in writing SQL queries
• Programming skills in Python, IDL, Matlab, and in C or C++
• Knowledge of spacecraft and spacecraft instrument dynamics and characteristics
• Knowledge of spacecraft and instrument requirements
• Knowledge of image/signal processing and statistical analysis fundamentals
• Knowledge of map projections
• Ability to develop image and signal processing techniques and tools
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to think independently
• Ability to handle complex multitask environments
Desired Skills
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and procedures
• Knowledge of geodesy, system calibration/characterization, satellite systems, and remote sensing
• Thorough understanding of view angle geometries and/or orbital geometry
• Knowledge of cloud data processing
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account
Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.
KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.
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