Subject Matter Expert - Remote Sensibg/Nuclear Detection Activity

RSI EnTech, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work schedule

Full-time remote options

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert in Remote Sensing and Nuclear Activity Detection. Located in Washington, DC, this role involves leading technical analysis, program reviews, and providing guidance on detecting nuclear activities using advanced technologies. Candidates should have an advanced degree, at least 20 years of relevant experience, and expertise in nuclear signatures and remote sensing systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical efforts in nuclear non-proliferation.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of specialized experience in nuclear detection or remote sensing.
• Ability to obtain Q/Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Familiarity with nuclear fuel cycle processes and proliferation pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical analysis for detecting nuclear-related activities.
• Produce intelligence-quality assessments using remote sensing data.
• Present findings to diverse audiences including senior officials.

Skills

Nuclear signatures expertise

Remote sensing technologies

Technical writing skills

Modeling and analysis

AI/ML anomaly detection

Education

Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Tools

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)

Radiation detection instrumentation

Hyperspectral/multispectral payloads

Job description

Subject Matter Expert – Remote Sensing & Nuclear Activity Detection

Position Summary

RSI seeks a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Remote Sensing and Nuclear Activity Detection located in Washington, DC to support program reviews and conferences on mission‑critical efforts to prevent, detect, and deter nuclear proliferation worldwide. This SME will lead assigned technical analysis, program and conference reviews, and operational advisement for detecting nuclear‑related activities from stand‑off ranges greater than 100 meters from a facility, including airborne, orbital, deep‑space, and planetary‑based sensing platforms. The role requires technical expertise in nuclear signatures—radiological, spectral, thermal, seismic, neutron, gamma, and other modalities—and the integration of remote systems capable of identifying, characterizing, and assessing nuclear‑related operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Analysis

• Serve as the primary technical authority/SME on remote detection of nuclear materials, activities, and facilities, including from airborne, satellite, and extraterrestrial platforms.
• Understand the technology behind analyzing nuclear, radiological, and associated signatures detectable at long ranges, including optical, infrared, multispectral/hyperspectral, RF, gamma/neutron, and charged‑particle detection pathways.
• Understand and interpret models for nuclear activity indicators such as:
• Uranium enrichment operations
• Reprocessing signatures
• Reactor operations
• Radiological source movement
• Nuclear testing or subcritical experiments
• Participate in assigned Program Reviews and Conferences pertinent to your Area of expertise regarding remote sensing.

Systems Development & Integration

• Provide technical guidance for advanced sensor systems, including:
  • Satellite payloads
  • High‑altitude platforms (balloons, UAVs)
  • Ground‑based long‑range detection arrays
  • Deep‑space or planetary remote‑sensing systems
• Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML‑based detection, quantum sensors, advanced spectroscopy, wide‑area persistent surveillance).
• Support R&D programs across government, laboratory, academic, and industry partners.

Operational & Strategic Mission Support

• Produce intelligence‑quality assessments on foreign nuclear programs using remote sensing data as assigned.
• Advise leadership on the threat environment, system vulnerabilities, and technology gaps.
• Support the development of national strategies and policies for nuclear non‑proliferation monitoring and verification.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with inter‑agency partners, national laboratories, the intelligence community, defense agencies, internal program office team members and international entities, as assigned.
• Present complex technical findings to diverse audiences, including senior government officials.
• Develop technical briefings, white papers, risk assessments, and program review reports.

Required Education and Experience

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred) in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Remote Sensing, Radiological Science, Space Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20+ years of specialized experience in nuclear detection, remote sensing, or non‑proliferation missions.
• Deep understanding of nuclear signatures and relevant sensing modalities (e.g., gamma/neutron detection, hyperspectral imaging, thermal infrared analysis, RF anomaly detection).
• Understanding of satellite or airborne sensing systems, or high‑altitude/space‑based detection platforms.
• Strong modeling, analysis, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q/Top Secret/SCI security clearance (or equivalent agency requirement).

Desired Qualifications

• Willingness to support the program team on any task from hanging posters at program reviews to taking meeting minutes in mission‑critical meetings as well as performing SME work scope on complex‑wide program proposals reviews and assessments.
• Experience working with DOE/NNSA, DoD, NASA, or the Intelligence Community.
• Familiarity with nuclear fuel cycle processes, facility operations, and proliferation pathways.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
  • Hyperspectral/multispectral payloads
  • Radiation detection instrumentation
  • AI/ML anomaly detection for overhead imagery or sensor data
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics, space mission design, or planetary remote sensing.

Clearance and Health Regiments

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre‑placement Drug Screening

This position requires a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID‑compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.