Satellite-Derived Bathymetry Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Dakota.

📋 Description

• Perform imagery discovery, selection, and downloading tasks.

• Assemble validation datasets, including LiDAR and bathymetric data.

• Implement cloud-masking techniques and create tailored validation grids.

• Explore bottom-type and seafloor structure mapping utilizing Landsat, Sentinel-2, and NASA imagery.

• Combine ICESat-2 ATL24 bathymetry with AI/ML methods and data modeling approaches.

• Provide assistance to a USGS physics-based satellite-derived bathymetry algorithm.

• Assess the Landsat Aquatic Reflectance product to enhance or facilitate USGS SDB algorithms and workflows.

• Acquire knowledge of the NOAA SatBathy Tool to generate on-demand satellite-derived bathymetry outputs.

• Aid USGS researchers in characterizing, validating, optimizing, and improving near-shore bathymetry algorithms.

• Contribute to coastal and riverine bottom-type characterization mapping, SDB algorithms, and associated products.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Earth Science, Natural Science, Physical Science, or a related discipline, with a focus on geography, remote sensing, GIS, software engineering, or information technology.

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience; various combinations of education and experience may be taken into account.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation post-hire.

• Three years of continuous residency in the United States is mandatory.

• Proficiency in basic remote sensing derivatives and their applications.

• Strong understanding of aquatic science principles.

• Basic knowledge of elevation data and its mapping applications.

• Experience in applying AI/ML techniques to feature identification.

• Proficient in Python programming.

• Skilled in using image processing software such as ENVI/IDL, ERDAS Imagine, ArcPro, or QGIS.

• Familiarity with datasets from Landsat, Sentinel-2, DigitalGlobe, WorldView, and Planet is preferred.

• Previous experience in generating topobathymetric digital elevation models is preferred.

• Expertise in satellite-derived bathymetry is preferred.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, data quality assurance, organizational skills, attention to detail, record keeping, communication, initiative, self-motivation, reliability, and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including questioning, listening, and presentation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance provided.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Flexible spending account options.

• Disability benefits available.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Flexible work schedule options.

• Opportunities for professional training and development.

• Support for career advancement.