Principal Scientist - Remote Sensing

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Scientist - Remote Sensing & Data Product Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scientific coordination, calibration/validation strategy, and data product system development for NOAA geostationary satellite missions
• Interface with instrument scientists, algorithm developers, and product stakeholders to ensure quality and improvement of satellite-derived products
• Guide migration efforts of satellite data systems into cloud-based architectures

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Imaging Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in space-based remote sensing, including NOAA/NASA operational satellite systems
• Deep expertise in calibration/validation techniques for visible and infrared imaging systems
• Experience leading scientific teams and managing post-launch product validation campaigns
• Proven technical contributions to algorithm development for geostationary satellite data products