InSAR Processing Analyst

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Feb 08, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences and Resnick Sustainability Institute at Caltech seeks a dedicated InSAR Processing Analyst to support education and research on a variety of different applications of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) geodesy. Responsibilities include regional InSAR processing, maintenance of state-of-the-art InSAR processing tools, training others in the use of these tools, and engagement in a variety of research projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with science and engineering teams at JPL. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee a database of globally distributed GNSS observations. Essential Job Duties Conduct large-scale processing of satellite-acquired InSAR data for use in geophysical studies of earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, aquifers, the cryosphere, and other geophysical applications. Focus will be on the use of data from the upcoming NISAR mission as well as other ongoing and past missions from the international constellation of InSAR-capable satellites. A component of the work will involve calibration and validation of the NISAR observations. The successful candidate will also assist in training new researchers (students, postdoctoral scholars, and visitors) in the use of state-of-the-art InSAR processing and post-processing tools. Manage databases, particularly of regularly updated GNSS data from globally distributed locations. May include time for individual research if desired. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications MS or PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in geophysics, remote sensing, or comparable disciplines. Documented history of prior experience in InSAR time series processing, including use of different correction layers and use of different satellites. Prior experience with large-scale computational projects. Highly proficient in the use of Python and Jupyter Notebooks. Preferred Qualifications Use of GNSS observations. Understanding of geodetic reference frames. Development of large-scale geophysical inverse problems. Prior work with databases used for organizing large-scale processing. Prior use of and/or software development with GPUs. Experience with visualization of large data sets. An understanding of how to make results easily available using common web interfaces. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Names and contact information for 3 potential writers of letters of reference Hiring Range $85,000 to $118,500 per year The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.