Senior Electro-Optical Imagery Scientist

Archer; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks a Senior Electro-Optical Imagery Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA. This full-time on-site role focuses on EO imagery analysis and multi-INT exploitation to support intelligence objectives.

Responsibilities include applying EO imagery quality metrics, sensor metadata understanding, and geospatial data exploitation. Proficiency in programming and ML/CV techniques is preferred; a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in EO imagery and related analysis.
• 4+ years as an EO expert with knowledge of collection, phenomenology, and exploitation products.
• Experience with EO imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata.
• Strong understanding of remote sensing principles and imagery processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EO imagery analysis and multi-INT exploitation using advanced geospatial methods.
• Develop and apply visualization and data exploitation techniques to inform decisions.

Skills

Electro-optical imagery

Multi-INT analysis

Programming

Scripting

Geospatial skills

Machine learning techniques

Education

B.A. degree

Master's degree

Tools

Geospatial visualization tools

Job description

Archer is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Electro-Optical Imagery Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA. This is a full-time onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Experience with Electro-optical imagery analytical products and conducting multi-INT analysis
• Utilize structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data and visualization tools to exploit data through use of programming and scripting, including advanced geospatial skills and an excellent understanding of how to apply evolving technology and methodologies to related issues

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience; BA can account for 4 years while a MA/MS can account for 6 years of experience.
• 4+ years as an EO expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.
• Experienced with EO imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata describing impacts of geometry on phenomenology
• Experience exploiting EO to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest
• Exhibit an understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibit experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to EO imagery and data to address intelligence problems

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing imagery analysis and reporting.
• Must be able to occasionally move about the work area to collaborate with team members and access mission systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and customers to exchange accurate information and present analytic findings.