Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Remote Sensing Scientist to join our team in Seattle, WA! As a Remote Sensing Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in the management, analysis, and development of remote sensing analytics and decision support tools for the Weyerhaeuser Timberlands business. To be successful in this role, you will need to be a subject matter expert in remote sensing, advanced image processing and analysis, and programming.

Key Functions 

• Conduct remote sensing data collection from multiple sources, defining best practices for quality control and providing high quality data
• Conduct AI/ML data analytics for Timberland business using multisource remotely sense data
• Lead Next Generation Water Mapping project, utilizing proprietary LiDAR data and algorithms
• Conduct change detection analytics and time series analysis using satellite imagery
• Conduct LiDAR data analytics, including segmentation, metrics extraction, and time series analysis
• Develop AI/ML for object detection from multisource imagery
• Develop new algorithms and tools for extracting value from LiDAR data
• Develop technical transfer and training about remote sensing applications
• Execute remote sensing analysis workflow (data acquisition, re-projection, geometric correction, radiometric correction, classification, and map production)
• Develop analysis using different satellite imagery and integration with LiDAR
• Design and generate algorithms and decision support tools, following modern rules for computer systems design and documentation
• Provide support with analytics and tools for business decisions in Forest Planning, Operations, Monitoring, Damage Assessment, and Environmental issues
• Develop and maintain satellite imagery, including cloud removal, pre-processing, processing, and assistance for multiple applications across the company
• Be key member of a high-performance remote sensing team

Qualifications

• Masters degree (or higher) with at least 1 year of experience in applied sciences such as Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resources, or Biogeochemistry, with a strong emphasis in Remote Sensing (Specialty Areas: remote sensing, natural resources management, forest modeling)
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the principles of remote sensing, remote sensors, field checking and image processing (including fully corrected perspective views), and interpretation to forest or natural resource management
• Proficient in remote sensing-GIS tools: ArcGIS, ERDAS, QT Modeler, QGIS
• Experienced in programming (Python and R preferred) and machine learning, directly through a computer science degree program or from ancillary coursework to support another degree or professional activity
• Motivated by confronting big problems, self-directed, disciplined, able to function as a solo contributor and a productive team member
• Competency in the use of statistical tools (e.g., R (preferred), SAS) and a thorough understanding of geo-statistics, including kriging and variogram analysis
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn, engage with subject matter experts, and look for opportunities to improve processes, while applying technical expertise to ensure analytical rigor and sound study design
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential

What We Offer

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $86,742 - $130,250 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. 

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.