Image Scientist / Physicist

CHEManager International; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEManager International seeks an experienced Image Scientist to perform technical analyses of EO remote sensing data and calibrate imaging systems. You will develop and apply algorithms for radiometric and sensor characterization, using Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, and related tools.

You will coordinate calibration planning, manage data repositories for distributed teams, and deliver calibration reports while ensuring data integrity and readiness for future capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Poly.
• Bachelor's with 5–7 years or Master's with 3–5 years or PhD with 0–2 years in Image Science/Optics/Applied Physics/Math/Engineering.
• Technical analysis of EO remote sensing data; image processing and DSP experience; image chain analysis.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently or in teams; customer-focused and collaborative.
• Experience coding in Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL or similar for repeatable results.

Responsibilities

• Perform studies to characterize and improve the quality of remote sensing data.
• Coordinate calibration planning and generate handbooks, schedules, and readiness plans.
• Manage data repositories for distributed collaboration in calibration activities.
• Deliver radiometric data, sensor characterization reports, and calibration briefs.
• Analyze calibration truth data and report accuracy; monitor data integrity.
• Update scripts and processes for calibration assessment and monitoring.
• Conduct analyses to validate test transitions of capabilities.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders on future capabilities and planning.
• Lead enterprise investigations of anomalous product quality.

Skills

EO data analysis

Image processing

Digital signal processing

Python

MATLAB

ENVI/IDL

Big data analysis

XML handling

AI/ML tools

Education

Bachelor's in Image Science/Optics/Applied Physics/Mathematics/Engineering

Master's in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

ENVI/IDL

MATLAB

Python

XML

Job description

Responsibilities

Candidate should have technical experience in image analysis of remote sensing systems data (PAN, IR, MSI, HSI, LIDAR, RADAR, etc.). Examples of relevant experience include radiometric or thermometric analysis, sensor/atmospheric calibration, MTF and SNR assessments, exploitation algorithm development, signal/image processing, modeling and simulation, and Fourier analysis. Candidate must possess familiarity with image processing and software tools such as ENVI/IDL, Matlab, or Python. Other beneficial skills could include experience with atmospheric radiative transfer models (e. g. MODTRAN), XML data handling, image product formats (NITF, JPEG, etc.), AI/ML tools and "big data" analysis techniques.

Examples Of Specific Tasks Include

• Perform studies and analysis to characterize and improve the quality of remote sensing data.
• Coordinate calibration planning by leading weekly payload calibration meetings, generate calibration handbooks, master schedules, data dissemination CONOPS, readiness plans, success criteria, and readiness review execution plans.
• Manage collaborative sites for calibration activities; create, populate, and maintain data repositories to allow distributed teams to access required data and collaborate on execution.
• Deliver and publish radiometric data, sensor characterization reports, and calibration task out briefs.
• Fully analyze and report findings of calibration truth data, characterize and report accuracy..
• Maintain and update scripts, processes and data required for calibration assessment and monitoring
• Conduct analysis to validate test and transition of capabilities.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to develop future capabilities, requirements updates and planning.
• Monitor and assess enterprise product and data integrity.
• Lead independent enterprise investigations of anomalous product quality performance and produce analysis to expedite problem identification and resolution.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w Poly
• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience, Master's with 3-5 years, or PhD with 0-2 years in Image Science, Optics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical analysis of EO remote sensing data; image processing and digital signal processing experience; image chain analysis
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; demonstrated ability to clearly explain technical issues to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability and success working independently and in team environments
• Customer focused and capable of representing the customer in user outreach, familiarity activities and community forums
• Experience developing/modifying engineering code in at least one of Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL or similar to solve hard problems and create processes for repeatable results

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Image Science, Optics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering with 7 or more years of relevant experience, or master's degree with comparable experience
• Project management or leadership experience
• Experience with one or more of PAN, IR, MSI, HSI, LIDAR, or RADAR systems and analysis
• Experience developing/modifying engineering code in multiple of Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL or similar to solve hard problems and create processes for repeatable results

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.