Senior GEOINT Data Scientist — Imagery & ML Leader

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Richland, Seattle (WA, WA)

On-site

USD 167,000 - 275,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a Lead Data Scientist to advance data science in the GEOINT domain. You will join the AI and Data Analytics Division to develop ML models, analyze geospatial datasets, and bridge cutting-edge methods with field-ready solutions.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and contribute to mission-focused R&D projects addressing national security challenges while supporting proposal development and external partnerships.

Qualifications

PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience
Advanced degree in data science or related field preferred
Experience with GEOINT workflows and hyperspectral data is highly desirable
Strong communication and leadership skills in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Design and implement GEOINT data science solutions addressing imagery analysis, object detection, data fusion, and geospatial workflows.
Lead ML pipelines to process and analyze large geospatial datasets in operational environments.
Mentor junior staff and guide professional development within the team.
Develop proposals and partnerships by identifying emerging national security needs in GEOINT analytics.
Collaborate with software engineers, geospatial analysts, and mission specialists to transition research outputs into field-ready solutions.