Terrain Monitoring and Modeling Scientist I/II

1 month ago

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States KBR Full time

Title:

Terrain Monitoring and Modeling Scientist I/II

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But we at KBR we share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

KBR's Science and Space division is seeking a Terrain Monitoring and Modeling Scientist to support our Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS) Center ) near Sioux Falls, SD ).

The successful candidate will become an integral part of TSSC support for the USGS EROS Center Integrated Science and Applications Branch (ISAB). The TSSC Team is comprised of highly talented remote sensing scientists, land cover scientists, software engineers, web developers, and systems engineers who work together to support the dynamic science and technical requirements of our USGS Customer.

This includes a wide-ranging portfolio of projects such as the upcoming production of a seamless 1-meter resolution elevation dataset for 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) support of the National Map.

As a Scientist working in this area, one applies an earth sciences background in conjunction with Geographic Information System (GIS) software, scripting techniques (Python), statistics, data mining, and/or modeling methodology to produce, manipulate, analyze, and interpret geospatial datasets that contribute to the successful production of a high-quality elevation dataset.

If you have a related skillset/background and are interested in an exciting and challenging career in the field of land cover/remote sensing science, we invite you to apply for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Generate 1-meter seamless elevation tiles (converted/blended/integrated) using prioritized disparate 3DEP Original Product Resolution (OPR) Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
  • Project and transform data to map specifications (Continental U.S.)
  • Implement solutions to resolve areas of discrepancy in adjacent DEM sources
  • Recognize source and derivative elevation model anomalies to mitigate error propagation
  • Capture metadata
  • Execute quality assurance/quality control reviews and resolution

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain credentials for facility access and user accounts
  • Education: Minimum of BS in Earth Science, Natural Science, Physical Science, or related with emphasis in geography, remote sensing, GIS, software engineering, information technology
  • Years of Experience: At least 2 years of directly related professional experience (willing to consider differing combinations of education/experience)
  • Proficient in geospatial data processing
  • Experience working with GIS software applications (such as ArcGIS Pro)
  • Fundamental understanding of remote sensing science and the characteristics of geospatial data
  • Basic background in Python programming
  • Writing ability and experience authoring process documentation, metadata, and reports
  • Effective written and oral communication to facilitate team interaction
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, dependability, and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Fundamental knowledge of elevation data and mapping applications
  • Experience generating elevation maps
  • Experience with Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL)

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

WORK LOCATION

This position supports a team anchored in Sioux Falls, SD and is offered in either a hybrid remote/onsite or a fully remote work environment.

STANDARD KBR REQUIREMENTS:

All of KBR's employee's must be team players, able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, able to follow safety and quality policies, able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives. In addition, they must also be organized, with good time management skills.

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.

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.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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