Software Developer – Geospatial, GIS

Job Description:

AMA is looking for a Software Developer – Geospatial to support our growing Earth Science Analytics work. AMA’s Earth Science Analytics team is focused on increasing the impact of Earth Observation satellite data around the globe, connecting users to data. For over a decade, AMA has been supporting the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS, ceos.org) leveraging satellite data for societal benefit. As a partner, AMA also supports the Open Data Cube (ODC) initiative (opendatacube.org). The ODC is an open-source geospatial data management platform for managing satellite data. We are looking for experienced software developers to join our team and help solve global sustainable development problems. 

This position will be remote or located in Hampton, VA

Salary range is $$68k-$90k

Responsibilities:

• Develop and integrate LLM systems for use in geospatial analysis
• Develop geospatial software solutions including applications which leverage the Open Data Cube (opendatacube.org). Develop solutions within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem.
• Develop Jupyter notebooks and web applications to support remote sensing analysis in various domains (including agriculture, water quality, urbanization).
• Design, build, and evolve software solutions in a distributed team environment using source control and sound software engineering principles.
• Work in a globally distributed, dynamic, highly collaborative environment with scientists and engineers

Desired Requirements:

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science, GIS, Engineering, or related field

• Experience with geospatial data management and analysis technologies: Python, Jupyter notebooks, web development, databases, cloud computing.
• Experience using and deploying Large Language Model (LLM) systems
• Demonstrated experience developing customer-focused software for analysis.
• Experience developing geospatial software applications for remote sensing/GIS analysis.
• Experience using Python and other programming languages. Experience performing data science with Jupyter notebooks. Experience with machine learning.
• Knowledge of remote sensing concepts. Can work with and understand a wide range of geospatial data formats.  Experience with optical/radar remote sensing datasets (including Landsat, Sentinel, etc.)
• Experience with web development technologies, relational & non-relational databases in Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience developing scaleable cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, Google).
• Demonstrated competency in the use of software engineering principles applied to the entire SDLC.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally, interfacing with users and external clients

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.