Geospatial Data Engineer IIOak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Geospatial Data Engineer II
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
About
Major Duties/Responsibilities
R&D: assist in conducting research and development to support project‑specific applications.
Data Development: work alongside researchers to develop and deploy geospatial data storage and processing solutions.
Requirements Decomposition: capture, understand, integrate, and implement project requirements in developed system architectures and software.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: collaborate with a highly diverse and multidisciplinary team – from photogrammetrists, geographers, mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists, and engineers – in research, development, integration, testing, and deployment.
Basic Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience with programming languages such as SQL and Python.
Experience with extract, transform, load (ETL) processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate in English to a scientific audience.
Ability to function well in a fast‑paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Demonstrated ability to present technical results to technical communities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong commitment to a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container platforms or concepts.
Experience with S3, Parquet, DuckDB, Zarr, and related software and technologies is a plus.
At least 2 years of experience working with geospatial data and processing workflows and assessing data sources for fit‑for‑purpose.
Motivated self‑starter able to work independently and participate creatively in collaborative and frequently interacting teams of researchers.
Experience with software and data governance best practices, including agile development, version control using Git/GitFlow or similar system, data retention life‑cycles, and project management via systems like JIRA, Asana, etc.
Utilize open‑source and commercial tools and approaches to solve complex problems including information retrieval/extraction, machine learning/deep learning, and networking.
Special Requirements
Export control, no clearance: This position requires access to technology subject to export control; successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements Employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory requires a Real ID‑compliant form of identification. Employees must also obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card and pass a federal Tier 1 background check, including a declaration of illegal drug activity. This position requires access to technology subject to export control; candidates must qualify for such access without an export control license.
Relocation UT‑Battelle offers a generous relocation package. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
Equal Opportunity ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT‑Battelle is an E‑Verify employer.
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Languages
- English
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