Image Scientist 263

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Matching 401k

Fully paid medical

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Company sponsored events

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC is seeking an Imagery Scientist with deep experience in imagery evaluations, image quality studies, and the development of image quality equations (IQEs). The role focuses on full image processing, digital signal processing, and image chain analysis including atmospheric modeling and radiometric accuracy.

Responsibilities include weekly reporting to management, contributing to team structure, delivering metrics and presentations to the government lead, and

Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly).
• Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field.
• 4-7 years of experience.
• Ability to develop and use more complex concepts and processes.
• Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties.
• Simulation and modeling experience.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification.
• Ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Works generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Responsibilities

• Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department on a weekly basis.
• Understanding of imagery scientist processes and procedures for the team.
• Contribution to team structure and cadence.
• Providing metrics, reports, and presentations as requested by the government lead and PM
• Work to improve efficiency with team processes
• Contribute to team discussions and recommend improvements.
• Guides and supports junior level personnel
• Conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems

Skills

Imagery processing

Image quality assessment

Image chain analysis

Atmospheric modeling

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field

Tools

Jira

Miro

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking an Imagery Scientist with knowledge of imagery evaluations, image quality studies, new product/sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, and the development of image quality equations (IQEs). Candidates should possess experience in full image processing and digital signal processing. Candidate should possess a high level of knowledge of image chain analysis to include atmospheric modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel data to display radiometrically correct values.

Responsibilities

• Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department on a weekly basis.
• Understanding of imagery scientist processes and procedures for the team.
• Contribution to team structure and cadence.
• Providing metrics, reports, and presentations as requested by the government lead and PM
• Work to improve efficiency with team processes
• Contribute to team discussions and recommend improvements.
• Guides and supports junior level personnel
• Conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems

Key Technologies

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages such as all ELTs, AGITK, and other software plug‑ins or applications necessary to develop test and verification methodologies.
• Knowledge of PAN, IR, MSI/HSI, RADAR, and LIDAR on both space or airborne platforms.
• Jira, Miro, Collaboration tools
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Understanding services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, Kubernetes Services)
• DevSecOps & Automation
• Understanding of GitLab CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Agile, DevSecOps, & Development Lifecycle Tools
• SonarQube, Nexus, etc. for code and dependency scanning

Required Qualifications

• An active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly)
• Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field.
• 4-7 years of experience
• Ability to develop and use more complex concepts and processes
• Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties.
• Simulation and modeling experience.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification.
• Ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Works generally independent and collaborative in nature

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices and compliance standards (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.)
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with modern software development practices
• Experience with navigating organizational security processes.
• Experience developing and delivering contract deliverables

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
• Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

• A work-life balance you can count on
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
• Enjoy Extremely Competitive Compensation And Benefits
• Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
• Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
• Competitive salary offerings
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Fully paid life and disability
• Annual logo wear allowance
• Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

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