Research Analyst

99697BR

Campus: Tempe

Research Analyst

Job Description

The NASA/ASU Psyche mission (https://psyche.asu.edu/ ) Multispectral Imager (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCmIZ_sZbEM ) team has an open Research Analyst position. This position is within the School of Earth and Space Exploration. The primary roles of this position include: 

• Analyzing Imager and spacecraft data and telemetry to monitor the health and safety of the instruments; 
• Validation and assessment of downlinked image data and Imager/spacecraft telemetry and processing of that information into Imager data products; 
• Generation, validation, and delivery of Imager command sequences to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Psyche operations team for eventual spacecraft uplink; and 
• Processing of Imager data products into calibrated images, global mosaics, and, working with stereo and photogrammetry tools, Digital Elevation Models and other 3-D data products to be archived at the NASA Planetary Data System 

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

School Of Earth & Space Explor

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$48,648 - $55,125 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Work with the Imaging Team Lead and Operations Lead to ensure Imager instrument mission success
• Develop imaging plans and sequences for asteroid mapping
• Communicate operations plans to JPL Science Operations Support Team
• Monitor real-time telemetry during Imager operations
• Help to develop processes and software to perform photogrammetry analysis using Imager data
• Help to develop processes and software to create Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and other 3-D stereo products using Imager data
• Perform instrument trending analysis
• Process downlinked images into calibrated products and mosaics
• Generate new or update existing documentation describing operational and data processing procedures
• Develop and maintain software that facilitate operations tasks
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Imaging Team Lead or Operations Lead

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND three years of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Master's degree in a related field AND one year of experience in research, information analysis or program evaluation; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Spacecraft and/or space instrument operations experience
• Demonstrated working knowledge in the use of Linux, MS Windows, and/or MacOS operating system for data analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of a scripting language, for example: bash, csh, python and/or ruby
• Demonstrated working knowledge of any remotely sensed image processing software package, for example: ENVI/IDL, ISIS, OpenEV
• Demonstrated working knowledge of stereo photogrammetry software and techniques
• Demonstrated working knowledge of methods/tools used to create Digital Elevation Models and other 3-D surface topography data sets
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or use of NAIF SPICE
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or use of PostgreSQL database
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or use of Github and Docker
• Demonstrated use of MS Office products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
• Experience generating and validating NASA PDSv3 or PDSv4 data products
• Experience with working as part of a team or independently on assigned tasks
• Evidence of effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate key messages and ideas clearly and effectively
• Experience in identifying opportunities for improvement and takes initiative to implement solutions
• Evidence of strong problem solving skills
• Experience in using critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data
• Experience in maintaining traditional on-site work schedule
• Experience in supporting non-traditional work hours when needed

Working Environment

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (25). Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. Calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard and mouse), printer, fax and copier. This position receives general review of objectives.

Department Statement

The School of Earth and Space Exploration is committed to high-impact scientific discovery. We ask important questions with deep consequences, and our researchers aren’t afraid to explore the great unknowns of the Earth, our Solar System and the Universe beyond. We offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees; provide unique research opportunities; collaborate across disciplines; and engage with the community. We invite you to explore all that the School of Earth and Space Exploration has to offer.

Per EAR and ITAR requirements, candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

ASU Statement

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This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.