Electro-Optical Scientist

RPMGlobal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS in Washington, DC is seeking an Electro-Optical (EO) Scientist to help develop and integrate technologies for Naval ISR applications at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role combines hardware and software development across event-based cameras, infrared imaging, hyperspectral sensing, and machine vision.

You will prototype systems, write interface documents, test in lab and field environments, and support test events and conferences. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires PhD or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and designs leading to a prototype system.
• Integrate systems with power, data collection, and control subsystems.
• Develop and update design documents such as ICDs and power/schematic drawings.
• Test and evaluate prototype sensors in lab and field environments.

Skills

US Citizenship

DoD clearance

Laboratory experience

Willing to travel

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

DCS is looking for an Electro-Optical (EO) Scientist to help develop and integrate technologies for use in Naval ISR applications at the Naval Research Laboratory.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform a mix of hardware and software development in implementing systems in these technical areas:

• Event based cameras;
• Temporal processing of imagery;
• Infrared imaging systems;
• Hyperspectral imaging systems and processing;
• Novel optical methods;
• Machine vision processing

Typical tasks include:

• Developing concepts and designs leading to a prototype system.
• Integrating systems with command and control, power, and data collection subsystems.
• Developing and updating design documents such as Interface Control Documents (ICD) and power and communication schematics.
• Testing and evaluating prototype sensors in laboratory and field environments.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• PhD or Master’s degree in a related field and 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be willing to apply for a DoD clearance and ability to obtain/maintain a clearance.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Must be willing to travel to support test events and attend conferences or symposia.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with in one or more of the technical areas listed.
• Experience modeling system performance, developing system specifications and selecting components.