Senior Remote Sensing Scientist — AI-Driven Defense

Skyline Scientific Inc; Dayton (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% 401(k) match

Employer-paid healthcare

Job summary

Skyline Scientific Inc. is seeking a Remote Sensing Scientist to lead research, algorithm development, and analytics for electro-optical and infrared sensors. You will apply physics-based modeling and data analytics to detect, locate, and characterize targets for national security applications.

The role emphasizes EO/IR phenomenology, sensor performance, and multi-platform analytics, collaborating with AI/ML experts and sensor specialists to deliver cutting-edge software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Image Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with remote sensing, image processing, and/or digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate image processing workflows for remote sensing data.
• Create, implement, and evaluate algorithms based on scientific principles.
• Perform research using data from multiple remote sensing platforms and sensors.
• Develop innovative image processing techniques to address complex challenges.
• Evaluate algorithm and system performance using established methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Prepare and present technical findings to stakeholders.
• Apply data analysis, modeling, and visualization to support R&D and operations.

Skills

Remote sensing

Image processing

Python/Matlab

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Image Science/Engineering/Physics/Mathematics or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Skyline Scientific Inc. is seeking a Remote Sensing Scientist to lead research, algorithm development, and analytics for electro-optical and infrared sensors. You will apply physics-based modeling and data analytics to detect, locate, and characterize targets for national security applications.

The role emphasizes EO/IR phenomenology, sensor performance, and multi-platform analytics, collaborating with AI/ML experts and sensor specialists to deliver cutting-edge software solutions.