Image Scientist 263

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Fully paid medical

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC seeks an Imagery Scientist to advance imagery evaluation, IQEs, and image quality studies across sensor initializations and algorithm assessments. You will analyze image chains, atmospheric effects, and radiometric accuracy while collaborating with a government-led program.

You will contribute to QA, develop and document algorithms, and guide junior staff in a fast-paced, security-focused environment with modern tools and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with modeling components of the image creation path (sensor, detector, atmospheric, material properties).
• Simulation and modeling experience.
• Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle including independent testing and data verification.
• Ability to document algorithm descriptions for software development.

Responsibilities

• Report to a supervisor on a weekly basis.
• Understand imagery scientist processes and procedures for the team.
• Contribute to team structure and cadence.
• Provide metrics, reports, and presentations as requested by government lead/PM.
• Improve efficiency with team processes.
• Contribute to team discussions and improvements.
• Guide and support junior personnel.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop technical solutions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Imaging science background

Image processing

Modeling and simulation

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science/Physics/Engineering/Math or related STEM

Tools

Jira

Miro

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

AWS

Azure

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

S3/EC2/Lambda

CloudFormation

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

Enjoy Extremely Competitive Compensation And Benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

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)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.