Geospatial Analyst and Remote Sensing Specialist

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Geospatial Analyst and Remote Sensing Specialist to join our team (Contingent on contract win).

Lynker is seeking a Geospatial Analyst and Remote Sensing Specialist to support a future opportunity at NOAA. This position is contingent on winning the contract and will be awarded upon contract award.  The successful applicant will provide technical expertise related to coastal habitat mapping and land cover data production activities.  The ideal candidate would be located in the Charleston, SC area with flexiblity for hybrid work.

Core responsibilities of the Geospatial Analyst and Remote Sensing Specialist should include, but are not limited to:

• Quality assurance of multispectral imagery, ancillary data, and other production inputs
• Perform preprocessing of imagery, lidar, and GIS data to be used for land cover or habitat mapping classification
• Develop in-house land cover products and/or production workflows (classification, modeling, manual editing)
• Quality assurance of land cover data and associated derived data sets
• Perform accuracy assessment of land cover data
• Assist with publishing and managing map/image services
• Write metadata records
• Assist with the development of derivative products and tools that utilize land cover data (ex. Story Maps, web apps)

The Geospatial Analyst and Remote Sensing Specialist selected should have the following: 

• B.S. plus 8-years’ experience, or M.S. plus 2-years’ experience in geography, remote sensing, GIS, engineering, geology, or related field
• Working knowledge sufficient to evaluate land cover products
• Demonstrated experience with image processing software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, and/or eCognition
• Demonstrated experience in habitat map and/or land cover data development and/or analysis of remotely sensed imagery or other geospatial data
• Knowledge of Python, or other, scripting language required for automation of processing and data management tasks
• Knowledge of, or experience with, the application of machine learning/artificial intelligence
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check and fingerprinting background check and maintain it through the duration of employment.

The Ideal Geospatial Analyst and Remote Sensing Specialist selected will have the following:: 

• Experience with processing of lidar derivatives
• Practical application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data science applications for remotely sensed data
• Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes
• Familiarity with wetland identification and characterization

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.