Senior Hyperspectral Imaging Scientist, On-Site

Leidos Inc; Springfield (VA); Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 167.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leidos is actively interviewing for a Senior Hyperspectral Image Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA. The role leads analysis, exploitation, and interpretation of hyperspectral/multispectral imagery for government missions, with on-site support at a government facility.

Responsibilities include developing spectral-based algorithms, calibrating and preprocessing data, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Requires TS/SCI and strong communication skills for technical briefings.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a remote sensing/geospatial field and 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with hyperspectral/multispectral exploitation in government/DoD or related domains.
• Strong knowledge of spectral phenomenology, imaging spectroscopy, and remote sensing principles.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development, evaluation, and application of hyperspectral analysis methodologies.
• Exploit hyperspectral/multispectral datasets to identify and classify materials and activities.
• Develop and validate spectral-based algorithms for detection, unmixing, and change detection.
• Perform preprocessing: radiometric, atmospheric, and geometric corrections.
• Build spectral libraries, support signature analysis, and endmember extraction.
• Integrate hyperspectral analytics with GEOINT and other data sources.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for government stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Hyperspectral analysis

Spectral signature analysis

Material identification

Sub-pixel analysis

Anomaly detection

Radiometric correction

Atmospheric correction

Geometric correction

Algorithm development

Python scripting

MATLAB

Data visualization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Geospatial Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

ENVI/IDL

ArcGIS

Jobbeschreibung

Leidos is actively interviewing for a Senior Hyperspectral Image Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA. The role leads analysis, exploitation, and interpretation of hyperspectral/multispectral imagery for government missions, with on-site support at a government facility.

Responsibilities include developing spectral-based algorithms, calibrating and preprocessing data, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Requires TS/SCI and strong communication skills for technical briefings.