Lead EO Exploitation & Imagery Scientist

Riverside Research Institute; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist to lead advanced EO/MS data exploitation and GEOINT product development in Falls Church, VA. You will work closely with government customers, engineers, and analysts to refine sensor requirements and deliver mission-focused intelligence.

The role requires a strong image science background, proficiency with ENVI/IDL and GIS tools, and programming in Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in EO exploitation, spectral analysis, image science, or related discipline.
• Proficiency with EO exploitation tools ENVI/IDL, ERDAS, ArcGIS, GDAL.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
• Experience with radiometric, spectral, and spatial exploitation of EO systems.
• Understanding of GEOINT production workflows, standards, and quality requirements.
• Active TS or higher security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced exploitation and analysis of EO, MS, VNIR/SWIR, and related sensor data.
• Generate GEOINT products including feature extraction, change detection, spectral analysis, 3D/DEM products, and assessments.
• Conduct image-quality evaluations, radiometric and geometric corrections, and sensor performance analyses.
• Support modeling, simulation, and characterization of EO systems and collection strategies.
• Develop and apply algorithms for automated detection, classification, and image enhancement using Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL.
• Integrate AI/ML techniques to improve exploitation efficiency and automate workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers and mission partners to refine sensor requirements and impacts on exploitation capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, and demonstrations to customers and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely development and delivery of mission-relevant GEOINT products.

Skills

EO exploitation

Python

MATLAB

GEOINT workflows

Security clearance

Image science

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree

Tools

ENVI/IDL

ERDAS

ArcGIS

GDAL

Job description

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist to lead advanced EO/MS data exploitation and GEOINT product development in Falls Church, VA. You will work closely with government customers, engineers, and analysts to refine sensor requirements and deliver mission-focused intelligence.

The role requires a strong image science background, proficiency with ENVI/IDL and GIS tools, and programming in Python or MATLAB.