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Geophysical Data Analyst

Bright Star Solutions LLC Washington, DC

Washington, DC

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$120k - $140k/yr Full time Data Analysis Data Analytics Data Pipeline

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Job Description

Bright Star Solutions LLC is hiring a Geophysical Data Analyst for a full-time hybrid role supporting a federal sensor technology program. In this position, you will process and interpret geophysical sensing data, apply signal processing and analytics to detection and anomaly detection workflows, and communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Role overview

You will work with data from geophysical sensing systems, including seismic, acoustic, and electromagnetic sources. The work centers on transforming raw sensor outputs into structured datasets, applying noise reduction and signal processing, and supporting interpretation efforts using statistical and data science approaches. You will also collaborate with engineers, scientists, and federal clients to refine how data is collected and analyzed.

Responsibilities

Process and analyze data from geophysical sensing systems, including seismic, acoustic, and electromagnetic sensors
Conduct signal processing and noise reduction to support detection and characterization workflows
Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, cleaning, and structuring sensor datasets
Create visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support geophysical data interpretation and anomaly detection using statistical and data science approaches
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and federal clients to improve data collection and analysis methods

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Physics, Earth Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience working with sensor or geophysical data in an applied setting
Proficiency in a scripting language or tool for data processing and analysis
Familiarity with signal processing concepts such as filtering, spectral analysis, and time-series analysis
Experience with data visualization tools, such as Matplotlib, Plotly, or Tableau
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting findings to stakeholders
US citizen
Must currently hold an active DHS Public Trust or CBP Background Investigation (BI) (required qualification)

Technologies

Matplotlib, Plotly, Tableau
Python, SQL, Excel
SeisWare, OpendTect, Kingdom

Preferred qualifications

Experience with seismic, acoustic, or ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and/or Excel for data analysis and reporting
Familiarity with geophysical processing software such as SeisWare, OpendTect, or Kingdom
Experience supporting federal government programs or defense/security contractors
Knowledge of machine learning techniques applied to sensor data classification or anomaly detection
Active DHS or CBP Background Investigation

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Salary: USD 120,000 - 140,000 per year
Work location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20004
Preferred location: Sterling, VA (Ability to commute and relocate before starting work are listed as preferred)

Benefits

401(k) with matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off

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