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.

The Science Integration team seeks a part time, temporary Geoscientist to support JETS II Amentum contract work for NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This position is offered part time, temporary and remote.

The Geoscientist will:

• Develop communications strategies and products related to Earth and planetary science, human space flight, and technology development
• Write earth and planetary science articles for NASA outreach initiatives
• Work with geospatial information and large datasets related to planetary imagery and associated metadata
• Perform GIS (geographic information systems) analyses on Earth and planetary imagery data
• Aid in development of machine learning algorithms using object detection techniques
• Develop or improve automated reporting and tracking reports utilizing Sharepoint Online
• Develop new or make recommendations to existing reporting tools for science management and onsite exploration lab managers
• Other duties as assigned

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 minimum of 2 years of experience in process control and laboratory operations
• Prior experience at Amentum and/or NASA Johnson Space Center
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Requisition Preferences:

• MS/PhD student in geology or a closely related field
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

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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