Electro-Optical Imagery Scientist

MANTECH; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Electro-Optical Imagery Scientist to join their team in Springfield, VA. This full-time onsite position focuses on leveraging electro-optical imagery for multi-INT analysis and involves curating imagery from emergent sensors.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with electro-optical imagery and familiarity with Machine Learning algorithms. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience; BA can account for 4 years while a MA/MS can account for 6 years.
• 4+ years as an EO expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-INT analysis involving Electro-optical imagery products.
• Utilize programming and scripting to exploit structured and unstructured data.
• Curate imagery from emergent sensors and develop a dataset for Machine Learning.

Skills

Electro-optical imagery analysis

Data visualization tools

Geospatial skills

Machine Learning algorithms

Education

BA or equivalent experience

MA/MS or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Electro-Optical Imagery Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA. This is a full-time onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Electro-optical imagery analytical products and conducting multi-INT analysis
• Utilize structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data and visualization tools to exploit data through use of programming and scripting, including advanced geospatial skills and an excellent understanding of how to apply evolving technology and methodologies to related issues
• Leverage multi-INT data, with an emphasis on EO, to curate imagery from the emergent sensors. Curated imagery will be prioritized for creation of labeled data to support the model evaluation and accreditation. Curated imagery should have objects of interest or needed characteristics (e.g., geographic coverage, scene attributes) per Government prioritization.
• Based on the characteristics and limitations of the emergent sensor, recommend curation strategies and identify data gaps to develop a diverse, representative dataset for Machine Learning model evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience; BA can account for 4 years while a MA/MS can account for 6 years of experience.
• 4+ years as an EO expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or developing Machine Learning algorithms for exploiting overhead imagery and/or motion imagery products

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing imagery analysis and reporting.
• Must be able to occasionally move about the work area to collaborate with team members and access mission systems.