Senior Software Engineer – Computer Vision & Intel Algorithm with Security Clearance

OSAAVA Services; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OSAAVA Services is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team supporting NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB. You'll work on advanced software for automated intelligence workflows, including PIR data processing and target tracking, in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.

The role emphasizes algorithm development, rapid prototyping, and transitioning capabilities to operational environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer/ Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience developing production-quality software.
• Experience designing software algorithms.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Experience using Git or other version control systems.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to work on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting automated intelligence analysis.
• Research algorithms for extracting information from PIR sensor data.
• Build automated workflows to improve data processing, target identification, and tracking.
• Develop software to process large volumes of sensor and analytical data.
• Create tools to characterize, discriminate, and track targets of interest.
• Develop image-processing and feature-extraction algorithms.
• Integrate software into Government analytical platforms.
• Conduct software testing, validation, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Government engineers, analysts, and SMEs.
• Produce technical documentation and source code.

Skills

Python

Top Secret/SCI clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Software development

Linux

Git or version control

Analytical thinking

On-site work at Wright-Patterson AFB

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics/Physics or related STEM

Tools

OpenCV

NumPy

SciPy

PyTorch

TensorFlow

C++

MATLAB

GitLab

Job description

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH | On-Site Active TS/SCI Required About OSAAVA Services OSAAVA Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting the U.S. Department of Defense across Space, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, and Information Technology. Our teams deliver mission-critical engineering and technical expertise directly to government customers supporting national security. We're seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This is not a traditional software development role. You'll help develop advanced software and algorithms that automate intelligence workflows, process complex sensor data, and support technical intelligence analysis for national security missions. The work focuses on research, rapid prototyping, algorithm development, and transitioning capabilities into operational environments. What You'll Do

What You'll Do

• As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will: Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting automated intelligence analysis.
• Research and develop algorithms for extracting information from Persistent Infrared (PIR) sensor data.
• Build automated workflows that improve data processing, target identification, and object tracking.
• Develop software to process large volumes of sensor and analytical data.
• Create tools that characterize, discriminate, and track targets of interest.
• Develop image-processing and feature-extraction algorithms.
• Integrate software into existing Government analytical platforms.
• Conduct software testing, validation, verification, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Government engineers, intelligence analysts, and technical subject matter experts.
• Produce technical documentation, software documentation, and source code supporting mission delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM discipline
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience developing production-quality software
• Experience designing software algorithms
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience Using Git Or Other Version Control Systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with one or more of the following backgrounds are highly desired: Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Signal Processing
• Sensor Fusion
• Target Tracking
• Object Detection
• Scientific Computing
• OpenCV
• NumPy
• SciPy
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• C++
• MATLAB
• GitLab
• Research & Development
• Defense or Intelligence Community software development

The Government also identifies experience with Persistent Infrared (PIR) extraction analysis, dynamic target and event analysis, automated PIR workflow development, and Python programming as highly desired for this effort.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates are comfortable solving difficult technical problems rather than simply maintaining existing applications. You'll work closely with engineers and analysts to transform complex sensor data into automated workflows that improve intelligence production and mission effectiveness.

Why Join OSAAVA Services?

At OSAAVA Services, you'll work directly alongside Government customers supporting real-world national security missions. Our engineers are trusted to solve challenging technical problems, contribute meaningful research and development, and build capabilities that directly support the Intelligence Community. We invest in people who enjoy solving difficult problems, collaborating with highly technical teams, and making an immediate impact.

Security Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance required before start date.