EO/IR Spectral Modeling Lead — Senior Scientist

Riverside Research; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research seeks a Senior Spectral Scientist to lead development, validation, and sustainment of EO/IR spectral signature models for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role is based in Beavercreek, OH and requires a TS clearance; candidates must be U.S. citizens with access to SCI/SAP.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EO/IR spectral modeling and strong Python/MATLAB skills, plus proven data-driven modeling experience and independent collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of EO/IR spectral modeling, radiometry, or hyperspectral exploitation; Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Sciences, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent
• Experience implementing and validating atmospheric correction models
• Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB; experience validating models with laboratory or remote sensing data

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, and sustainment of spectral signature models including EO/IR radiometric algorithms.
• Translate materials characterization datasets into physics-based models.
• Oversee development and integration of environmental correction models.
• Lead improvements to space weathering models incorporating material degradation physics.
• Validate models using laboratory measurements and synthetic test environments.
• Ensure interoperability between spectral models and spectral model databases.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to modeling teams.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to government and internal stakeholders.

Skills

EO/IR modeling

Python

MATLAB

Radiometry

Education

Ph.D. in Physics / Optical Sciences / Applied Mathematics

Job description

Riverside Research seeks a Senior Spectral Scientist to lead development, validation, and sustainment of EO/IR spectral signature models for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role is based in Beavercreek, OH and requires a TS clearance; candidates must be U.S. citizens with access to SCI/SAP.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EO/IR spectral modeling and strong Python/MATLAB skills, plus proven data-driven modeling experience and independent collaboration within teams.