OPIR & EO/IR Sensor Engineer – SBIRS Exploitation

Allen Integrated Solutions; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Integrated Solutions seeks a Remote Sensing OPIR Engineer to support NASIC mission areas, with emphasis on EO/IR systems engineering, OPIR analysis, and sensor exploitation development. The role focuses on SBIRS data, algorithm development, and advanced data processing.

The candidate will work with government and industry partners to advance sensing technologies, test new analytical capabilities, and contribute to CONOPS and technical documentation in a 100% onsite Dayton, OH environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, computer engineering, space systems, or a related technical field.
• At least six years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, OPIR analysis, remote sensing, or a related mission area.
• Demonstrated experience with OPIR data formats, processing workflows, or SBIRS exploitation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including diagnosing sensor-performance issues and data anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, exploitation, and modeling of infrared and OPIR sensor data, including Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) data.
• Develop, prototype, and implement advanced data-processing algorithms using Python, MATLAB, and other analytical environments.
• Investigate sensor and target phenomenology and develop test plans, sensor-collection scenarios, and experiments to address complex detection and tracking challenges.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot data-processing workflows, identify anomalies or software-logic issues, and coordinate remediation strategies.
• Support the development of CONOPS, white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans for emerging sensor capabilities and processing architectures.
• Collaborate with research organizations, Department of Defense stakeholders, Intelligence Community organizations, and external agencies to evaluate and integrate emerging sensing technologies.

Skills

EO/IR systems engineering

OPIR analysis

remote sensing

OPIR data formats

Education

Physics/Space systems degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

SBIRS exploitation tools

Job description

Allen Integrated Solutions seeks a Remote Sensing OPIR Engineer to support NASIC mission areas, with emphasis on EO/IR systems engineering, OPIR analysis, and sensor exploitation development. The role focuses on SBIRS data, algorithm development, and advanced data processing.

The candidate will work with government and industry partners to advance sensing technologies, test new analytical capabilities, and contribute to CONOPS and technical documentation in a 100% onsite Dayton, OH environment.