EO/IR Signature Analyst: Target Phenomenology & OPIR

IGNITE; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Igniters are sought to join Ignite for an EO/IR Signature Analyst role supporting NASIC in Dayton, OH. The position emphasizes electro-optical/infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and signature modeling within a mission-focused, on-site environment.

Responsibilities include developing and validating target signatures, integrating multi-source data, and delivering finished intelligence with clear briefs to leadership. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in EO/IR target phenomenology with applications to defense intelligence.
• Experience using community standard signature modeling codes.
• Knowledge of OPIR data analysis and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Apply EO/IR target phenomenology to characterize signatures and observables.
• Develop, run, and validate target signature predictions with standard codes.
• Analyze OPIR data and contribute to finished intelligence products.
• Assess sensor performance and collection conditions for production needs.
• Integrate signature modeling with multi-source info to answer key questions.
• Present analytical findings to analysts, leads, and leadership.

Skills

EO/IR phenomenology

OPIR data analysis

Briefing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Igniters are sought to join Ignite for an EO/IR Signature Analyst role supporting NASIC in Dayton, OH. The position emphasizes electro-optical/infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and signature modeling within a mission-focused, on-site environment.

Responsibilities include developing and validating target signatures, integrating multi-source data, and delivering finished intelligence with clear briefs to leadership. U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance are required.