Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Developer to join the team with HX5, a teammate company.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Developer will:
Employ GIS and remote sensing techniques to Earth, Moon, and other planetary image data in support of International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis missions
Create, manage, and deploy data pipelines for imagery and geospatial products into web GIS, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcPortal, and NASA internal applications
Develop planetary and Earth-based cartography products for NASA's human space flight missions and operations
Develop and manage geodatabases, versioning, data integrity, data catalogs, metadata and other related data information
Utilize and recommend automation techniques for dataset and imagery processing
Participate in science and imagery mission operations as needed
Develop and implement geospatial and data science QA/QC processes
Provide science services and technology products to a range of human exploration organizations including Artemis, Gateway, Orion, the lander/ascent systems, spacesuits, EVA, and ISS
Interact with scientists, engineers, and managers in a highly dynamic and occasionally time critical environment
Perform other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Geospatial database management, ArcGIS Online, Esri Portal, open-source GIS software, web and desktop-based GIS
Strong GIS programming skills
Experience with Earth and planetary remote sensing
Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe products)
Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with teammates, customers, and management at all levels
Ability to prepare written documents and presentation to verbally present at various meetings
Ability to develop innovative and creative work ideas and work without specific tasking
Requisition Preferences:
BS in geoscience, lunar science, planetary science, image science, GIS, remote sensing, computational science, or relevant science fields with applicable experience
Masters in geoscience, lunar science, planetary science, image science, GIS, remote sensing, computational science or relevant science fields with applicable experience
5+ years of work experience
Software scripting, command line skills, automation of tasks, programming language - Machine learning, deep learning, neural networks
Mission science integration and operations
Previous work with NASA and/or in the field of planetary geology
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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