Spectral scientist job description
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Spectral scientist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in spectral scientist job postings.
Sample spectral scientist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in physics, astronomy, mathematics or related field.
- Knowledge of spectral data analysis techniques.
- Experience working with satellite, airborne, and/or field-based remote sensing instruments.
- Proficiency with GIS software.
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
Sample required spectral scientist soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Spectral scientist job description example 1
Ecs Federal spectral scientist job description
Spectral Scientist -Journeyman
The contractor shall provide imagery science services in support of the production of standard and non-standard NGA intelligence products. Duties include those AS DEFINED IN MACSS BASE SOW, and:
Provide Image Science Advanced GEOINT products and services in each respective specialty.
Contribute (directly and indirectly) to the production of GEOINT by supporting analytic customers.
Contribute directly to the maturation of GEOINT tradecraft by generating GEOINT NoteTradecraft (GN-Ts) where appropriate.
Maintain awareness of and leverage the capabilities of new national, civil, commercial and foreign government remote sensing systems to generate GEOINT products and services.
Adapt AGI strategies to accommodate challenges encountered by users supporting various intelligence mission areas.
Provide guidance to customers and mission partners regarding the strengths, weaknesses, and effective uses of remote sensing systems available to support respective specialties. Engage with users and mission stakeholders to understand operational/analytic workflows and integrate solutions with existing systems.
Collaborate with fellow image scientists to leverage the full capacity of NGA's scientific expertise and advance customer objectives.
Provide results to the customer with the requested form and content, including project related briefings as required.
Required Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in image science, remote sensing, earth science, physical science, engineering, computer science, statistics, or similar engineering/science field.
Proficiency and at least three years' experience with applied image processing and scientific analysis of spectral image data -including but not limited to:
Knowledge and skill of spectral imaging, phenomenology, and processing techniques. Proficiency at performing processes including atmospheric correction; change detection; target detection; scene categorization; extraction of land use land cover analysis; and vegetation analysis.
Knowledge of hyperspectral imaging system technology, image formation, and phenomenology. Experience in processing hyperspectral and/or multispectral imagery from airborne or space-borne systems.
Understanding of sensor design principles and their relationship to sensor performance in this phenomenology/discipline. Proficiency with techniques, algorithms, and spectroscopic analysis required for multispectral and hyperspectral image processing
Familiarity with signature library development.
Proficiency using Harris' ENVICOTS image processing software, and/or ERDAS IMAGINE.
The contractor shall provide imagery science services in support of the production of standard and non-standard NGA intelligence products. Duties include those AS DEFINED IN MACSS BASE SOW, and:
Provide Image Science Advanced GEOINT products and services in each respective specialty.
Contribute (directly and indirectly) to the production of GEOINT by supporting analytic customers.
Contribute directly to the maturation of GEOINT tradecraft by generating GEOINT NoteTradecraft (GN-Ts) where appropriate.
Maintain awareness of and leverage the capabilities of new national, civil, commercial and foreign government remote sensing systems to generate GEOINT products and services.
Adapt AGI strategies to accommodate challenges encountered by users supporting various intelligence mission areas.
Provide guidance to customers and mission partners regarding the strengths, weaknesses, and effective uses of remote sensing systems available to support respective specialties. Engage with users and mission stakeholders to understand operational/analytic workflows and integrate solutions with existing systems.
Collaborate with fellow image scientists to leverage the full capacity of NGA's scientific expertise and advance customer objectives.
Provide results to the customer with the requested form and content, including project related briefings as required.
Required Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in image science, remote sensing, earth science, physical science, engineering, computer science, statistics, or similar engineering/science field.
Proficiency and at least three years' experience with applied image processing and scientific analysis of spectral image data -including but not limited to:
Knowledge and skill of spectral imaging, phenomenology, and processing techniques. Proficiency at performing processes including atmospheric correction; change detection; target detection; scene categorization; extraction of land use land cover analysis; and vegetation analysis.
Knowledge of hyperspectral imaging system technology, image formation, and phenomenology. Experience in processing hyperspectral and/or multispectral imagery from airborne or space-borne systems.
Understanding of sensor design principles and their relationship to sensor performance in this phenomenology/discipline. Proficiency with techniques, algorithms, and spectroscopic analysis required for multispectral and hyperspectral image processing
Familiarity with signature library development.
Proficiency using Harris' ENVICOTS image processing software, and/or ERDAS IMAGINE.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024