Senior SME - Remote Sensing & Nuclear Detection

RSI EnTech, LLC; Glen Ellyn (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401K match

Life insurance

Job summary

RSI seeks a Subject Matter Expert in Remote Sensing and Nuclear Activity Detection to support reviews and conferences on preventing nuclear proliferation. You will lead technical analysis and provide operational advisement for detecting nuclear-related activities from stand-off ranges using airborne, satellite, deep-space, and planetary sensing platforms.

The role requires expertise in nuclear signatures across modalities and integration of remote sensing systems, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Remote Sensing, Radiological Science, Space Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 20+ years of specialized experience in nuclear detection, remote sensing, or non‑proliferation missions.
• Active Q/Top Secret/SCI clearance (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on remote detection of nuclear materials from airborne, satellite, and extraterrestrial platforms.
• Evaluate nuclear signatures across modalities (gamma, neutron, hyperspectral, thermal IR, RF).
• Provide guidance for sensor systems (satellite payloads, balloons/UAVs, long‑range ground arrays).
• Produce intelligence‑quality assessments and advise leadership on threat environments and gaps.

Skills

Remote sensing

Nuclear detection

Security clearance

Education

MS/PhD in a relevant field

Job description

RSI seeks a Subject Matter Expert in Remote Sensing and Nuclear Activity Detection to support reviews and conferences on preventing nuclear proliferation. You will lead technical analysis and provide operational advisement for detecting nuclear-related activities from stand-off ranges using airborne, satellite, deep-space, and planetary sensing platforms.

The role requires expertise in nuclear signatures across modalities and integration of remote sensing systems, with collaboration across