Planetary Image Scientist (GIS required) with Jacobs (Texas)

Planetary Image Scientist
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Are you passionate about human space exploration and understanding the origins of the universe?  How about the ability to make a difference, a direct impact for all future generations?  If so, we would like to welcome you to continuing reading about this amazing opportunity.
 
Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working alongside NASA centers across the United States.
 
We are currently seeking a Planetary Image Scientist to join our team.
 
The Planetary Image Scientist will support the Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science Division (ARES) at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in the field of Planetary Science.  ARES staff members’ backgrounds include geology, chemistry, astronomy, physics, biology, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. ARES scientists conduct fundamental planetary research and continue to be involved in the operation and collection/interpretation associated with planetary science research.
 
ARES is also responsible for the curation and analysis of a wide range of Solar System materials including the Apollo lunar samples, meteorites, cosmic dust/interplanetary dust particles, cometary samples, solar wind samples and terrestrial analogs.

The Planetary Image Scientist will:

• Analyze and process planetary mission data, imagery, and  GIS data for lunar and mars mission.
• Georeference and analyze imagery and astronaut photography of the Earth.
• Analyze/process hyperspectral remote sensing data products.
• Develop research papers/presentations in applicable fields GIS support for multiple projects.
• Provide proposal support for new funding opportunities.
• Interact with scientists, engineers, managers in a highly dynamic and occasionally time-critical environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:
 
BS degree from an accredited college or university in space studies or related field with a minimum of four (4) years related experience, or MS degree in space studies or related with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience, or Ph.D. in space studies or related field with a minimum of zero (0) years of related experience.

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in a planetary mission context.
• Experience with high resolution planetary imagery and mission data processing including Planetary Data Systems.
• Experience in data visualization and software development related to planetary image and spectral data processing.
• Background or interest in earth science and/or planetary science is a plus.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills are required

 
Preferences:
 
Master's in Space Studies or related field.
 
Posted: Aug 22, 2019