NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

Research Scientist

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology • $80K — $120K *
Pasadena, CA 91104In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in physics, engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with NISAR satellite program.
  • Proven background in space mission data analysis.
  • Significant publication record in relevant fields.
  • 20 years' experience in aerospace mission design or operations (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Prof. Elachi to strategize and define future program activities.
  • Analyze NISAR radar data alongside Prof. Elachi and a postdoc.
  • Contribute to writing and publishing findings in open scientific literature.
  • Calibrate and register NISAR images against other international satellite data.
  • Assist in documentation and reporting for SDC mission studies.
  • Manage a database on commercial needs related to SDC capabilities.
  • Support the NISAR Project Science Team with scientific analyses.

Benefits

  • Access to a diverse and innovative research community at Caltech.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with leading experts in science and engineering.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge space mission projects.
  • Support for continued professional development and publication efforts.
Full Job Description
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary

Support for NISAR and SDC programs.
Essential Job Duties
  • Work with Prof. Elachi on the strategy to execute the activity and on defining future activities.
  • Work with Prof. Elachi and his postdoc to analyze NISAR radar data.
  • Participate in the writing and publication of results in open literature.
  • Calibrate NISAR images and register them to relevant images from other international satellite images.
  • Support SDC mission studies, documentation, and reports.
  • Maintain database of commercial needs for SDC capabilities.
  • Support NISAR Project Science Team.
Basic Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with NISAR.
  • Experience in space mission data analysis and significant publication record.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 20 years' experience in aerospace mission design and/or operations.
Required Documents
  • Resume

About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded research and development center located in Pasadena, California. It is managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for NASA. JPL is responsible for the design, development, and operation of robotic spacecraft and instruments used for space exploration. The laboratory has been involved in many historic missions, including the Mars rovers, Voyager missions, and the recent Juno mission to Jupiter. JPL has a strong focus on research and development, with a large number of scientists and engineers working on cutting-edge technologies. The laboratory also has partnerships with several universities and research institutions, providing opportunities for collaboration and education.
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