Senior Imaging Scientist

Trusted Space, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider is looking for a Senior Imaging Scientist to join their team. This hybrid position requires a Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Optics, Astrophysics, or Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of experience. You'll focus on developing image processing solutions for critical space and defense missions. Competitive salary between $150,000 and $200,000, along with extensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher with 8+ years of combined experience required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop image processing for astronomy and spacecraft detection.
• Model and simulate imagery with spacecraft.

Skills

Python programming language

Image processing

Sensor performance modeling

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Imaging Science, Optics, Astrophysics, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Position

Position Title: Senior Imaging Scientist

Requisition ID: TA186

Location: Hybrid, Chantilly, VA/Herndon, VA/Washington Capital Area

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis

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Who We Are

Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation’s defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.

Our Culture

As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values its employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like others to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do. Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Imaging Scientist with a Bachelor’s degree or higher with 8+ years of combined experience. This position is hybrid as it will be primarily remote but will require the willingness to commute to Chantilly, VA for onsite support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Imaging Science, Optics, Astrophysics, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience developing software in the Python programming language
• Experience with image processing and sensor performance modeling
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI

Desired Skills

• Master’s or PhD degree in Imaging Science, Optics, Astrophysics, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience developing image processing for astronomy and/or spacecraft detection
• Experience in modeling and simulating imagery with spacecraft
• Experience in CUDA Programming and opensource libraries leveraging GPUs

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, Inc. considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits: Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Note: Trusted Space, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

Trusted Space, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

Employment type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Job function

• Engineering and Science
• Industries
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

Disclaimer: Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, etc. For official contact use trustedspace.com or trustedspace.us domains.