TS/SCI Remote Sensing Software Engineer (Sr)

Insight Global; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the Dayton, Ohio area seeks a Mid-level Remote Sensing Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance for a contract-to-hire opportunity. You will build advanced remote sensing capabilities using imaging technologies, physics-based models, and AI/ML to convert raw sensor data into actionable mission insights.

You will design radiometric modeling, sensor observation geometry, and image processing methods, including motion compensation, multi-frame alignment, super-resolution,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required, willingness to take a polygraph.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in domain research, image processing, or data exploitation.
• Experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software applications.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming experience (Python).
• Experience with scientific Python packages (NumPy or SciPy or OpenCV or xarray).
• Experience working with large sensor datasets (HDF5 or cloud object storage).
• Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow).
• Experience with sensor phenomenology, radiometric calibration, or signature interpretation.
• Experience with super-resolution, deblurring, scene exploitation, or resolved feature extraction.
• Experience with uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, or tracking algorithms.
• Experience with AI-augmented development workflows or agentic tools.
• Experience with GitLab-based CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced remote sensing and OPIR processing software.
• Collaborate with astrodynamics experts, operators, and ML engineers to deliver integrated capabilities.
• Maintain scalable, reproducible development environments and analytics pipelines.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Python

NumPy

SciPy

OpenCV

xarray

PyTorch

TensorFlow

HDF5

sensor data processing

Kalman filtering

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

An employer in the Dayton, Ohio area is seeking a Remote Sensing Software Engineer (Mid level) with an active TS/SCI clearance for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This individual will be responsible for developing advanced remote sensing and OPIR processing capabilities that leverage imaging technologies, physics-based modeling, and AI/ML to transform raw sensor data into actionable mission insights. The ideal candidate will design and develop software solutions for radiometric modeling, sensor observation geometry, and advanced image processing, including motion compensation, multi-frame alignment, super-resolution, and imagery calibration. Responsibilities also include building machine learning capabilities for anomaly detection, object classification, and target identification, developing scientific Python-based analytics pipelines, supporting orbital modeling activities, and maintaining scalable, reproducible development environments. This individual will collaborate closely with astrodynamics subject matter experts, operators, and machine learning engineers to deliver integrated capabilities supporting mission-critical objectives. This position requires onsite support five days per week in the Dayton, Ohio area. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to undergo a polygraph.

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Skills and Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance (Willingness to take a polygraph)
• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in domain research, image processing, or data exploitation
• Experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software applications
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming experience (Python)
• Experience with scientific Python packages (NumPy or SciPy or OpenCV or xarray)
• Experience working with large sensor datasets (HDF5 or cloud object storage) Master’s Degree
• Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• Experience with sensor phenomenology, radiometric calibration, or signature interpretation
• Experience with super-resolution, deblurring, scene exploitation, or resolved feature extraction
• Experience with uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, or tracking algorithms
• Experience with AI-augmented development workflows or agentic tools
• Experience with GitLab-based CI/CD workflows