Data Format and Standards Engineer
- Chantilly, VA
In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.
Responsibilities
The Sensor Modeling and Simulation Department (SMSD) is a group of engineers and scientists actively engaged in developing the next generation of remote sensing systems of national importance. SMSD's members analyze all aspects of advanced electro-optical sensing systems: designing and assessing the performance of optics and focal plane arrays, modeling the end-to-end sensing system, developing innovative data processing and computer vision algorithms, and producing simulated products for new applications.
SMSD is seeking a Data Format and Standards Engineer. The position offers opportunities to work on a wide range of problems, impact research directions, and work with teams possessing a broad range of skills.
Key Functions
- Develop and review data and metadata encoding and formatting standards, including but not limited to still imagery, motion imagry, text-based and numeric metadata, and vector shape data.
- Develop standards and profiles of standards to encode and organize data into containers or data streams to allow both efficient production of the data and efficient parsing and access.
- Advise government and internal Aerospace customers on formats and standards for data produced by remote sensing systems from the perspective of mission and end-user needs.
- Document and present findings to colleagues and customers.
- Travel as necessary to support customer requirements (< 10%).
This role can be filled as an Aerospace Senior Member of the Technical Staff or Engineering Specialist
Qualifications
Required
- Degree from an accredited university in Computer Engineering Computer Science or another related discipline.
- At least five years of relevant experience after obtaining bachelor's degree (time spent obtaining a degree counts toward this).
- High aptitude for leadership and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong programming skills: C, C++, Python, etc.
- Experience with data encoding and formatting standards: XML, JSON, binary-based data formatting.
- Knowledge of image and data compression techniques and tools.
- Experience with data modeling capabilities such as UML.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the US Government (US Citizenship required).
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience developing custom binary data format specifications.
- Expeience developing data profiles and standards with forward compatibility in mind.
- Experience with data encoding and formatting standards: NITF, MXF, IBMF, HDF, Apache Avro, Google Protocol Buffers, SQLite3, GeoPackage, etc.
- Knowledge of modern CPU and GPU data access and caching architectures.
- Experience with remote sensing systems or applications.
- Current and active Top Secret level clearance with SCI access.
Required for consideration as an Engineering Specialist
- Degree from an accredited university in Computer Engineering Computer Science or another related discipline.
- At least eight years of relevant experience after obtaining bachelor's degree (time spent obtaining a degree counts toward this).
- Proven experience in leadership and ability to mentor more junior staff.
- Strong programming skills: C, C++, Python, etc.
- Experience with data encoding and formatting standards: XML, JSON, binary-based data formatting.
- Knowledge of image and data compression techniques and tools.
- Experience with data modeling capabilities such as UML.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance issued by the US Government (US Citizenship required).
Preferred for consideration as an Engineering Specialist
- Advanced degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience developing custom binary data format specifications.
- Expeience developing data profiles and standards with forward compatibility in mind.
- Experience with data encoding and formatting standards: NITF, MXF, IBMF, HDF, Apache Avro, Google Protocol Buffers, SQLite3, GeoPackage, etc.
- Knowledge of modern CPU and GPU data access and caching architectures.
- Experience with remote sensing systems or applications.
- Current and active Top Secret level clearance with SCI access.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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