Remote Sensing Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary 

The Aerospace Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) is a diverse scientific organization that provides a broad and innovative research and development backplane for a growing space enterprise. PSL’s impact is grown through a diverse research portfolio that blends foundational scientific research with cutting-edge technology development to serve a broad customer base. PSL’s exclusive ability to work with all stakeholders: (government, industry, and academia) enables us to provide novel solutions to the most challenging issues in current and future technology applications. The strength of PSL comes from the combination of cutting-edge tools and facilities, a vast repository of space-system knowledge, and the extensive technical expertise of our people. We harness these tools and expertise in over 150 different laboratories to tackle the new challenges for the space enterprise.   

The Imaging Spectroscopy Department collects, calibrates, and analyzes hyperspectral imagery in the short-wave (SWIR), mid-wave (MWIR) and long-wave (LWIR) infrared bands to demonstrate capabilities relevant to environmental monitoring, strategic intelligence and tactical defense applications. We develop, maintain and operate a suite of state-of-the-art prototype hyperspectral sensor systems and we deploy them on mobile ground-based and airborne platforms several times a year. 

The department is seeking a Research Scientist or a Senior Scientist - Signal & Image Processing Engineering and Physics with backgrounds in atmospheric physics, chemistry and remote sensing to join our team of highly skilled technical specialists.

Work Model  

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Develop algorithms and applications for hyperspectral data processing 

• Support government customers and Aerospace personnel in the National Systems Group and Civil Systems Group 

• Participate in research and development teams with excellent …