Company: MDA

Position Title: Remote Sensing Analysts (Levels I, II, III)

Location: Rockville, MD

Type: Full-time

Category: Mapping

Description:

We have multiple opportunities for Remote Sensing Analysts, ranging from Entry Level to Senior Level. The Remote Sensing Analysts will primarily be responsible for satellite image interpretation. These positions will work in a team environment using state-of-the-art remote sensing and GIS technology to produce land cover and land cover change products.

The successful candidate will be able to “hit the ground running” and work well in a time-sensitive, team oriented environment.
Essential Job Functions
• Interpretation of satellite imagery
• Categorization of land cover and land cover change
• Image modeling
• Workflow development and refinement

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in physical or earth sciences with college experience, and or 1-2 years professional experience for Entry level Remote Sensing Analyst level.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical or earth sciences with 2-3 years professional experience for Mid-level Remote Sensing Analyst level position.
• Master’s degree in physical or earth sciences 3-5 years professional experience for Senior level Remote Sensing Analyst positions.
• Must have experience and/or in-depth knowledge of one or more of the following image processing programs (depending on position level): ERDAS, ENVI, or PCI.
• Experience with image classifications techniques such as Unsupervised/Supervised, Classification and Regression Tree (CART)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Security Clearance

About MDA Information Systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, MDA Information Systems, Inc. has conducted resource programs around the world for private and public clients. MDA’s Environmental and GIS Services Division uses state-of-the-art remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS) technology coupled with state-of-the-art science to provide our clients with a diverse array of products and analyzes to help understand a wide range of environmental problems. MDA has performed over 350 studies in the fields of forestry, land use, environmental analysis, change detection, GIS, military applications, mineral exploration and agriculture. MDA Information Systems, Inc. also provides weather advisories and specialized weather products to a variety of commercial customers with forecasts that are based upon the best available worldwide weather data received in real time.

MDA Information Systems, Inc. offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and short/long-term disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account and tuition assistance. MDA Information Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply:

Please visit our website at www.mdainformationsystems.com and select the “careers” page to view our job postings. The job posting will link you to our online application process.