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Aerospace Research Scientist

Employer

Perceptive Space Systems Inc.

Date Posted

September 13, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Work from home
  • Earnings $120,000.00 annually
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Oct 11, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Perceptive Space Systems Inc.

Languages

English

Education

  • Earned doctorate degree
  • Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering

Work setting

  • Electronic, electrical or aerospace manufacturing company
  • Various locations
  • Willing to relocate
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Aerospace industry

Tasks

  • Develop instrumentation for astronomical observation and analysis
  • Participate in the development of instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis
  • Design and conduct observational surveys, conduct detailed analyses and develop numerical models to extend knowledge of celestial bodies and cosmic radiation
  • Carry out analysis of research data and prepare research reports
  • Design and conduct research in experimental and theoretical physics
  • Participate as a member of a research or development team in the design and development of experimental, industrial or medical equipment, instrumentation and procedures

Computer and technology knowledge

Machine Learning

Area of specialization

  • Satellite imagery interpretation
  • Atmospheric modelling

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Workplace information

Remote

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Stocks/shares


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Aerospace Research Scientist is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Physicists
INNOVATIVE

Interest in synthesizing information to carry out analyses of research data in order to formulate and substantiate new theories, concepts and laws related to the properties and interactions of matter and energy; and in developing new processes and devices in fields such as electronics, communications, power generations and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, and medicine and health

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working with scientific instruments to conduct experiments; and in designing and developing instruments and procedures

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising technologists and technicians; and in participating as members of research and development teams

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Astronomers
INNOVATIVE

Interest in synthesizing information to design observational surveys and to conduct detailed analyses, observational studies and theoretical research

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to develop, or participate in the development of, instruments and software for astronomical observation and analyses

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising technologists and technicians; and in preparing scientific papers and reports

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Learn More

Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Learn More
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