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NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, nestled in the Maryland suburbs of Greenbelt is located just 30 minutes from the heartbeat of America – Washington, D.C. We at KBR are proud to be a member of this unique team, and now, so can you.
We are looking for an engineer, physicist or applied mathematician with over 8+ years STEM experience to support satellite geodesy research, algorithm/software development, and operational mission support for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center missions. Candidate will be working in a fast paced, dynamic environment supporting both Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) and Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) missions performing Precision Orbit Determination (POD) and laser altimeter instrument pointing/ranging bias calibration. Candidate should have in-depth knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) systems, including data processing required for use in orbit determination solutions. Candidate must be highly motivated and possess great time management skills to work simultaneously on multiple missions.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- MS in engineering, physics, mathematics or related STEM fieldExperience with precise orbit determination for low Earth orbiting satellitesExperience with laser altimeter instrument pointing/ranging calibrationGNSS and SLR system data processing experienceMATLAB, Perl, UNIX Shell Scripting programming experienceAbility to communicate with customers and team members, both verbally and writtenAbility to work independently and on small, fast–paced, highly motivated teamsGood judgment and relationship managementAbility to track detailed assignments and ensure timely deliveryMust be authorized to work in the United States of America
Education
- Degree – preferably BS., Mechanical Engineering; MS., Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent in a related field.
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