Senior Remote Sensing Software Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid leave and disability coverage

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Software Engineer to architect advanced SDA and remote sensing pipelines. You will guide technical direction and lead multi-disciplinary teams building high-fidelity space observation analytics.

This role focuses on imaging physics, ML-based inference, and multi-sensor fusion, leveraging Python, C++, CUDA, and HPC or cloud-native platforms to deliver scalable, cutting-edge tools for space observation missions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in remote sensing, image processing, or GEOINT data exploitation.
• Experience with orbital mechanics, satellite characterization, or SDA workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ programming; familiarity with CUDA or similar accelerate tech.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end remote sensing processing systems for EO/IR missions.
• Lead development of radiometric and spectral models.
• Oversee imaging algorithms including super-resolution and deconvolution.
• Direct ML-based anomaly detection, behavior classification, and object discrimination frameworks.
• Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data.
• Mentor junior engineers and help set technical roadmaps with leadership.

Skills

Remote sensing

Image processing

GEOINT data

ML for imagery

Python

C++

Cloud/HPC

Multi-sensor fusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related STEM field

Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics/Math/CS/SE

Tools

CUDA

HPC

Cloud platforms

Object-oriented programming

Job description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services.

Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services.

CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Software Engineer, to architect advanced SDA and remote sensing exploitation pipelines, guide technical direction, and lead multi-disciplinary teams building high-fidelity space observation analytics. This work will shape next‑generation tools that integrate imaging physics, ML-based behavior inference, and multi‑sensor fusion.

• Architect end‑to‑end remote sensing processing systems for EO/IR missions
• Lead development of radiometric and spectral response models
• Oversee advanced imaging algorithms including multi-frame super‑resolution, deconvolution, target phenomenology detection, and low‑SNR enhancement
• Direct ML‑based anomaly detection, behavior classification, and object discrimination frameworks
• Design multi‑sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian or ML‑based methods
• Lead trajectory estimation and 3D kinematic modeling, including IOD, parallax exploitation, and uncertainty quantification
• Architect scalable scientific computing solutions using Python, C++, CUDA, HPC clusters, or cloud‑native platforms
• Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission leadership

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in remote sensing, image/signal processing, or GEOINT data exploitation
• Experience with orbital mechanics, satellite characterization, Domain-specific applications or SDA operational workflows
• Experience with Python, scientific Python packages or other Object‑oriented programming languages such as C++ or JavaScript
• Experience architecting with large‑scale software environments (such as CUDA, HPC or cloud)
• Experience with ML systems for imagery processing, target detection, tracking, or object classification
• Bachelor’s degree in related STEM field
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance IS REQUIRED, and willingness to take a polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with remote sensing systems in support of missile warning/tracking missions
• Experience with building/training synthetic models for simulation‑aided training
• Experience integrating EO/IR, RF, Radar, or GEOINT tracks into fused solutions
• Record of publications, whitepapers, presentations or mission briefings
• Experience with uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, or tracking algorithms
• Experience with AI‑augmented development workflows or agentic tools
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Location

This role is based in the Dayton, OH area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long‑term and short‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part‑Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories