• Development and refinement of remote sensing algorithms utilizing advanced spectral capabilities to produce aquatic and atmospheric applications data products
• Evaluation of the data products using simulated and authentic satellite or airborne remote sensing data
• Translating scripts of satellite algorithms for implementation on PACE
• Compilation of mission-relevant field measurements into database for algorithm development
• Processing of satellite imagery for public distribution Identification and evaluation of water and air quality applications satellite algorithms

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. in data science, oceanography, computer science, physical sciences, or closely related science/engineering discipline (or a B.S. plus three years of related experience)
• Excellent programming skills; experience with Python and other programming languages and software tools
• Experience in processing satellite remote sensing observations
• Experience in handling large data sets
• Knowledge of data science tools and methodology
• Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse and distributed team
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate with software engineers and scientists
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. as well as the ability to meet NASA's background investigation requirements for IT and physical access to NASA facilities

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in processing satellite remote sensing data

EOE, including disability/vets

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.