Senior OPIR & EO/IR Sensing Engineer (Remote)

Riverside Research Institute; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Research Institute seeks a Subject Matter Expert Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer to support NGA with infrared sensing, space-based missile warning, data exploitation, and algorithm development. You will engage in EO/IR processing, and collaborate with DoD and industry partners on next-generation sensing technologies.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in EO/IR algorithm development, OPIR data formats expertise, and advanced Python skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Advanced understanding of EO/IR signal processing, AI/ML processing, and target system phenomenology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development.
• Detailed experience with OPIR data formats and processing pipelines.
• Advanced Python development skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose sensor performance, data anomalies, and software issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead prototyping, development, and support transition of advanced OPIR data processing algorithms.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot data processing, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation strategies.
• Support development of white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans.
• Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies.

Skills

EO/IR processing

AI/ML processing

Python

Sensor phenomenology

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science (desirable)

Job description

Riverside Research Institute seeks a Subject Matter Expert Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer to support NGA with infrared sensing, space-based missile warning, data exploitation, and algorithm development. You will engage in EO/IR processing, and collaborate with DoD and industry partners on next-generation sensing technologies.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in EO/IR algorithm development, OPIR data formats expertise, and advanced Python skills.