Remote Sensing Software Engineer, Mid

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States; Colombia; Remote; COP 220,885,000 - 502,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Mid-level Remote Sensing Software Engineer to develop imaging and ML-enabled capabilities for satellite data. You will design Python pipelines, work with NASA-like toolchains, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on real-time and batch processing tasks.

The role requires 4+ years in image processing or related fields, Python expertise, and experience with ML frameworks. A TS/SCI clearance is desired, with a remote work model and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in domain research, image processing, or data exploitation.
• Experience designing and implementing software applications using Agile methods.
• Proficiency with Python and scientific Python packages (NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, xarray).
• Experience with basic orbital mechanics.
• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with large sensor datasets (HDF5) or cloud object storage.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Develop software tools for radiometric modeling and sensor geometry.
• Implement imaging and signal processing workflows including motion compensation and super-resolution.
• Build ML-enabled detection, anomaly identification, and object classification modules.
• Design Python pipelines using NumPy, OpenCV, Astropy, SciPy for real time and batch processing.
• Support orbital modeling tasks (SGP4, TLE ingestion, pose estimation).
• Conduct imagery preprocessing like radiometric calibration and artifact correction.
• Maintain reproducible environments using GitLab and containers.
• Collaborate with astrodynamics SMEs, operations, and ML engineers.

Skills

Image processing

Software development

Agile methods

Orbital mechanics

ML frameworks

Python programming

Cloud storage

HDF5

OpenCV

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Python

NumPy

SciPy

OpenCV

xarray

PyTorch

TensorFlow

GitLab

Containers

HDF5

Job description

Remote Sensing Software Engineer, Mid

What You'll Do:

• Develop software tools for radiometric modeling and sensor observation geometry

• Implement imaging and signal processing workflows including motion compensation, multi-frame alignment, and super-resolution

• Build ML enabled detection, anomaly identification, and object classification modules using operational data and synthetic datasets

• Design scientific Python pipelines, such as NumPy, OpenCV, Astropy, or SciPy, for real time and batch processing

• Support orbital modeling tasks, such as SGP4, TLE ingestion, or basic pose estimation

• Conduct imagery preprocessing such as radiometric calibration, artifact correction, and multi-frame filtering

• Maintain reproducible environments using GitLab, containers, and experiment-tracking tools

• Collaborate with astrodynamics SMEs, operations personnel, and ML engineers to deliver integrated capabilities

Join us. The world can’t wait.

**You Have:**

• 4+ years of experience with domain research, image processing, or data exploitation

• Experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods

• Experience with Python and scientific Python packages, such as NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, or xarray

• Experience with basic orbital mechanics

• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Experience with large sensor datasets, such as HDF5 or cloud object storage

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

**Nice If You Have:**

• Experience with sensor phenomenology, radiometric calibration, or signature interpretation

• Experience with super-resolution, deblurring, scene exploitation, or resolved feature extraction

• Experience with uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, or tracking algorithms

• Experience with AI augmented development workflows or agentic tools

• Experience with GitLab based CI/CD workflows

• Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Skills AssessmentAs part of Booz Allen's skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.