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Ama Inc is hiring: Scientific Photographer in Houston

Ama Inc, Houston, TX, US, 77246

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Scientific Photographer page is loaded## Scientific Photographerlocations: Houston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 20 Days Agojob requisition id: R-100426**Job Description:**AMA is seeking a Scientific Photographer III to provide photo/video support for JSC Imagery Acquisition Group in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency’s enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA’s message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA’s communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA’s mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.This position is for a Scientific Photographer tasked with capturing still photography and video of a variety of flight hardware, engineering tests, personnel, and other subjects and events of importance to NASA’s human space flight effort. Provide professional imagery acquisition through the utilization of multiple camera systems, primarily Nikon Z9 and D6, Hasselblad H and X systems, Canon XF705, and GoPro’s. Operate camera system for aerial drone vehicle. Additional duties include working with Speedotron Black Line lighting systems, Profoto, Nikon Speedlights, Nila LED lights, Lite Panel LED lights, Nanlites and various lighting accessories.Salary range: $62,026-$71,330Responsibilities include:* Award ceremonies, visiting dignitaries, educational events and NASA special events.* Engineering & hardware photo and video documentation.* Official portraits in controlled lighting/studio environment.* Working with video cameras and providing video shoots of meetings and activities.* Professional photography and lighting for production shoots.* Time-lapse and 360VR photography & video.* Consultation and art direction to customers.* Develop procedures and methods for image capture.* Work with imaging workstation computers, laptops, Windows Enterprise, Apple Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Hasselblad Phocus, Photo Mechanic and other image related software.The position requires work under various conditions, including in the studio, in engineering labs, outdoors, in confined spaces, high platform locations, in environments requiring respirator protection or air-breathing systems, on remote field locations, aboard various NASA vehicles, helicopters, and locations.This position requires the ability to work in a team environment with engineers, researchers, astronauts, video & photo lab personnel and fellow staff photographers. Team responsibilities include assisting other photographers, contributing to team projects, assisting with office duties including project planning, scheduling, equipment maintenance and inventory.**Must be a U.S. citizen and have a current valid U.S. passport**. Must be able to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) security clearance.**Must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree** in photography/video or related imaging field from an accredited University or Technical Institute.Education should include use of computers for photographic applications, portraiture, creative photography, scientific photography, time lapse. Knowledge and experience with DSLR and medium format digital cameras, HD and 4K digital video cameras, cinematography techniques, digital video recorders, audio, light meters, color temperature meters, motion control systems, remote control systems, flash lighting systems and LED lights is required.Must provide a high degree of technical and creative capability, artistic vision, independent judgment, and ability to cooperate with company and non-company personnel in the selection and use of camera systems, digital formats, lights, and associated computers systems.Must be detail oriented, keep accurate scientific data and perform basic mathematical calculations for problem solving.Must communicate in a friendly and professional manner with NASA personnel, follow Government protocol standards, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work well with customers, management and fellow employees at all levels in a team environment.Familiarization with working in a scientific and engineering environment desired.Must be able to pass an U.S. Air Force Flying Class III medical examination and medical criteria for flight and water operations.Must be able to physically lift and/or carry 50lbs. of equipment on a regular basis and work in extreme environments.Ability to travel to remote locations in relatively short notice including various NASA field centers in the U.S. and international partner facilities outside the country.Adherence to quality control, safety, operations, administrative and security procedures including reporting will be required.Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive), SharePoint, and Box.Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at and follow us on and .AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.With over 60 years of experience, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: AMA is seeking a Scientific Photographer III to provide photo/video support for JSC Imagery Acquisition Group in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract . The position requires the ability to work in a team environment with engineers, researchers, astronauts, video & photo lab personnel . En Español: Página de Fotógrafo Científico está cargada##Cientific PhotographerLocations: Houston, TXtime tipo: Full timeposted on: Posted 20 Days Agojob requisition id: R-100426**Job Description:**AMA busca un fotógrafo científico III para proporcionar soporte photo/video a JSC Imagery Acquisition Group en apoyo del contrato con la NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS). Las tareas adicionales incluyen trabajar con los sistemas de iluminación Speedotron Black Line, Profoto, Nikon Speedlights, lámparas LED Nila, luces LED Lite Panel, Nanlites y varios accesorios para la luz.Rango salarial: $62,026-$71,330Las responsabilidades incluyen:* Ceremonias de entrega de premios, visitas a dignatarios, eventos educativos y eventos especiales de NASA.* Fotografía e documentación en vídeo de ingeniería y hardware.* Retratos oficiales en entornos controlados/estudio.* Trabajar con cámaras de video y proporcionar grabaciones de videos de reuniones y actividades.* Fotografías profesionales e iluminaciones para las sesiones de producción.* Fototapés y 360VR fotografía & vídeo.* Consultar y dirigir imágenes a los clientes.* Métodos empresariales para capturar imagen.* Desarrollar procedimientos y direcciones de trabajo con computadoras de trabajo, ordenadores portátiles, equipos creativos remotos, Apple Mac OS, Adobe Meaters Suite, Helbladch and Windows. Las responsabilidades del equipo incluyen ayudar a otros fotógrafos, contribuir a proyectos de equipo, asistir con tareas de oficina como planificación de proyectos, programación, mantenimiento de equipos e inventario.**Deben ser ciudadanos estadounidenses y tener un pasaporte estadounidense válido en la actualidad**. Deben poder pasar una autorización de seguridad National Agency Check (NAC) **Debe tener una licenciatura en Ciencias o Licenciatura en Artes** en fotografía/video o campo relacionado de imágenes de una universidad acreditada o Instituto Técnico. La educación debe incluir el uso de computadoras para aplicaciones fotográficas, retratos, fotografía creativa, fotografia científica, lapso de tiempo. Se requieren conocimientos y experiencia con cámaras digitales DSLR y de formato medio, cámaras de vídeo digital HD y 4K, técnicas cinematográficas, grabadores de video digitales, audio, medidores de luz, mededores de temperatura del color, sistemas de control de movimiento, controles remotos, sistema de iluminación flash y luces LED.Se debe proporcionar un alto grado de capacidad técnica y creativa, visión artística, juicio independiente y la habilidad de cooperar con el personal de empresa y no compañía en la selección y uso de los sistemas de cámara, formatos digitales , luces y sistemas informáticos asociados. Debe estar orientado a detalles, mantener datos científicos exactos y realizar cálculos matemáticos básicos para resolver problemas.Debe comunicarse de manera amigable y profesional con el equipo de NASA, estándares de protocolo gubernamental, y tener excelentes habilidades de comunicación verbal y por escrito. Deben ser capaces de trabajar bien con los empleados de todos los niveles de gestión y compañeros en un equipo de trabajo relativamente corto. y instalaciones de socios internacionales fuera del país.Se requerirá la adhesión al control de calidad, seguridad, operaciones, procedimientos administrativos y de seguridad que incluyen informes.Proficientes en Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive), SharePoint y Box.Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) se enorgullece de nuestras relaciones con los clientes, nuestro entorno laboral diverso y dinámico y la satisfacción profesional de nuestros empleados. AMA es una pequeña empresa con un amplio alcance; tiene su sede en Hampton, VA; Huntsville, AL; Dallas y Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain, CA; y Air Force Base, CA. Con más de 60 años de experiencia, AMA se especializa en ingeniería espacial Edwards, ofrece análisis creativo, tecnología informática y soluciones dental sustanciales. Proporcionamos un entorno de trabajo que sea atractivo, colaborativo y solidario. Para obtener más información sobre nuestra empresa, visite nuestro sitio web en .AMA es un Empleador de Acción Afirmativa/Oportunidades Iguales y no discrimina a ningún solicitante o empleado por raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, estatus veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica prohibida bajo leyes federales, estatales o locales. Con más de 60 años de experiencia, Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) se especializa en ingeniería aeroespacial, ciencia, análisis, tecnología de la información y soluciones de visualización. AMA combina lo mejor de las capacidades de ingeniería, ciencia y matemáticas con los últimos beneficios en tecnologías de información, visibilización creativa, y para construir soluciones competitivas. AMA es un Empleador de Acción Afirmativa/ Igualdad en Oportunidades y no discrimina a ningún solicitante o empleado por raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, estatus de veterano protegido ni ninguna otra característica prohibida #J-18808-Ljbffr.