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General Information

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Job title: Remote Sensing Project Lead
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Job location: Hanover, NH  03755 United States
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Requisition code:
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Date posted: 11/09/09
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Compensation:
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Job Classification


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Job category:Spacer ImageAerial Systems Operator - Photographer
Geospatial Senior Level Specialist
Photogrammetric Systems Specialist
Photogrammetry Manager
Remote Sensing Management
Remote Sensing Technician
Location:Spacer ImageNew Hampshire
Job type:Spacer ImageFull-time
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Job Description


Job description:
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Company is seeking a full time employee in the capacity of a Remote Sensing Project Lead. Company’s Remote Sensing Group develops and deploys synthetic aperture radar (SAR), electro-optical, LiDAR, orthophotography, and hyperspectral imaging sensors for detecting and tracking natural and man-made phenomena. Group activity includes sensor development, systems integration, field deployments, and extraction of target and feature information via data collected from our fixed wing and helicopter platforms.

Company has recently been awarded a large project to integrate several sensors into a single platform for detection of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and is seeking a Project Lead to provide focused effort to drive this project to a successful demonstration. Work includes coordination with airborne sensor developers (in-house and contractors), support of system architecture and integration activities, review and coordination of sub-system signal processing, data analysis and exploitation techniques, and coordination of field tests. Additional Project Lead responsibilities will include cost & schedule tracking, reporting and communication with all participating team members. For over 30 years Company has provided federal and commercial clients aviation and technical service expertise for environmental characterization, research and development, and project management projects. Company is focused on target detection and environmental remediation including the assessment and detection of unexploded ordnance (UXO) at active and formerly used military sites. Additionally, several projects are ongoing related to the detection of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The current position in located in Hanover, NH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Remote Sensing Project Lead is responsible for technical and managerial oversight of a large, dynamic remote sensing project for the detection on IEDs. The candidate will work very closely with the Company Program Manager and General Manager as well as the flight operations team, staff engineers and scientists. This staff member will be responsible for directing technical development teams and requires excellent communication skills. The Remote Sensing Project Lead will also work with other senior staff to expand the base of business in this area.

The candidate should have:
• A strong understanding of sensor and remote sensing processes
• A track record of technical leadership in the area of remote sensing
• Management experience with team composed of technical and non-technical personnel
Education and Experience Requirements
• Demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn new technologies
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, perseverance, and a positive attitude
• Strong skills in communication, project and personnel management
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to represent Company in professional forums and client meetings Ability to travel up to one week per month

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
• Masters degree or equivalent in relevant technical or scientific field
• 5-10 years experience in airborne remote sensing
• Secret (or higher) security clearance, or the ability to acquire
• Proficiency in LiDAR, orthophotography, SAR and hyperspectral techniques is a plus
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Job Requirements


Education, training, experience:
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Masters degree or equivalent in relevant technical or scientific field
5-10 years experience in airborne remote sensing
Secret (or higher) security clearance, or the ability to acquire
Proficiency in LiDAR, orthophotography, SAR and hyperspectral
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