Entry Level Remote Sensing Technician Jobs
New grad remote sensing technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of GIS projects or internship fieldwork can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Education, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Apple, KBR, and Esri hiring at this level now.
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RF Sensing Systems EngineerRF Sensing Systems Engineer
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in systems engineering teams on concurrent development projects, often with overlapping technical objectives for product design and performance.
- Support translation of user needs and customer problem statements into requirements to be addressed with innovative technical solutions.
- Collaborate with teammates of diverse background levels and disciplines to analyze and develop solutions, often realized in the form of algorithms, and validate these solutions through modeling, simulation, and application to experimental/collected data.
- Implement, using software such as MATLAB or Python, advanced signal and image processing algorithms and conduct evaluations in the context of state-of-the-art remote sensing systems and advanced sensor designs, including radar and electro-optical systems.
- Document and present results to teammates and customers.
Qualifications:
Required:
Education: Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science, with accompanying years of relevant experience as indicated
Master’s + 2 years of experience (internship or co-op accepted)
Demonstrated background, relevant experience, or technical interest in the development of remote sensing technologies (systems, software)
Demonstrable successful performance in systems engineering and development
Experience with scientific/engineering development languages, such as MATLAB and/or Python
Work Style: Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain TS/SCI Security clearance is required to be considered for the role
Desired:
Clearance: Active TOP SECRET security clearance; active SCI access is a plus
Earned Ph.D. in one of the listed degree programs
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python programming languages
Experience with C++ software language and development in C++
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Title:
RF Sensing Systems EngineerRF Sensing Systems Engineer
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in systems engineering teams on concurrent development projects, often with overlapping technical objectives for product design and performance.
- Support translation of user needs and customer problem statements into requirements to be addressed with innovative technical solutions.
- Collaborate with teammates of diverse background levels and disciplines to analyze and develop solutions, often realized in the form of algorithms, and validate these solutions through modeling, simulation, and application to experimental/collected data.
- Implement, using software such as MATLAB or Python, advanced signal and image processing algorithms and conduct evaluations in the context of state-of-the-art remote sensing systems and advanced sensor designs, including radar and electro-optical systems.
- Document and present results to teammates and customers.
Qualifications:
Required:
Education: Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science, with accompanying years of relevant experience as indicated
Master’s + 2 years of experience (internship or co-op accepted)
Demonstrated background, relevant experience, or technical interest in the development of remote sensing technologies (systems, software)
Demonstrable successful performance in systems engineering and development
Experience with scientific/engineering development languages, such as MATLAB and/or Python
Work Style: Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain TS/SCI Security clearance is required to be considered for the role
Desired:
Clearance: Active TOP SECRET security clearance; active SCI access is a plus
Earned Ph.D. in one of the listed degree programs
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python programming languages
Experience with C++ software language and development in C++
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Entry Level Remote Sensing Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level remote sensing technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize hands-on technical skills over years of experience. A portfolio showing GIS analysis, satellite imagery processing, or drone data work gives you a clear edge. Familiarity with software like ArcGIS, ENVI, or Google Earth Engine is frequently listed as a requirement. Internships, capstone projects, and coursework in geography, environmental science, or geomatics all count as relevant experience at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level remote sensing technicians?
Companies hiring entry level remote sensing technicians right now include Apple, KBR, and Esri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of federal contractors, environmental consulting firms, defense and aerospace companies, and geospatial technology providers actively building out junior technical teams.
Are there remote entry level remote sensing technician jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require on-site or fieldwork components. About 0% of entry level remote sensing technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in data processing, imagery analysis, and GIS support roles where the work can be done entirely from a desktop environment without requiring access to physical equipment or field sites.
Are these new grad remote sensing technician jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior remote sensing technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time history, or lists a degree as the primary qualification. If a role explicitly mentions training programs or entry level in the title, it is written for candidates starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level remote sensing technicians?
Entry Level remote sensing technician roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Education, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they rely on continuous satellite data collection, land-use monitoring, and geospatial analysis work that scales well with trained entry level staff supporting senior scientists and project leads.