Senior Infrared Sensing Engineer — Remote OPIR Analytics

Riverside Research; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Engineer to support National Air and Space Intelligence Center mission areas involving infrared sensing, OPIR data analysis, and advanced sensor exploitation. The role emphasizes EO/IR systems engineering, phenomenology, and algorithm development in Python/MATLAB.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a master’s degree and extensive experience in EO/IR and SBIRS-related work.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in EO/IR systems engineering, OPIR analysis, remote sensing, or related mission areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, exploitation, and modeling of infrared and OPIR sensor data, including SBIRS systems.
• Develop, prototype, and implement advanced data processing algorithms in Python, MATLAB, and other analysis environments.
• Investigate sensor and target phenomenology and develop test plans, sensor collection scenarios, or 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 development of CONOPS, white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans for emerging sensor capabilities and new processing architectures.
• Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies to evaluate and integrate emerging sensing and exploitation technologies.

Skills

EO/IR systems engineering

OPIR analysis

Remote sensing

Python

MATLAB

Sensor exploitation

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related field

PhD in Physics, Computer Engineering, Space Systems, or related field

Tools

SBIRS exploitation tools

OPIR data formats

Job description

Riverside Research in Dayton, OH is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Engineer to support National Air and Space Intelligence Center mission areas involving infrared sensing, OPIR data analysis, and advanced sensor exploitation. The role emphasizes EO/IR systems engineering, phenomenology, and algorithm development in Python/MATLAB.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a master’s degree and extensive experience in EO/IR and SBIRS-related work.