Senior Image Scientist – Electro Optical
| Company | The Aerospace Corporation |
|---|---|
| Location | El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $129000 – $249600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field, particularly Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering
- Eight years of related post grad experience
- Experience with national, civil, and/or commercial imaging systems, image processing, image exploitation, or digital signal processing
- Ability to work interactively and effectively with government customers and contractor personnel
- Programming experience using Python and/or MATLAB
- Exceptional analytic problem-solving skills relating to the performance of passive remote sensing electro-optical visible and infrared sensors
- Experience applying artificial intelligence/machine learning methods to image processing applications
- Experience leading technical studies and mentoring junior engineers
- An active Top Secret//SCI security clearance
Responsibilities
- Tackling challenging image processing problems and performing multi-source data analysis in support of the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, and other national security community members
- Employing mathematical principles to develop and evaluate new and advanced algorithms, perform simulations, and analyses using simulated and real data
- Providing image data exploitation as it relates to collection systems, collection planning, data processing and transmission
- Analyzing and critiquing requirements for current and planned imaging systems
- Delivering insights and technical recommendations on approaches to computationally intensive problems
- Working independently and collaborating with other staff members, department management, program office and governmental personnel to solve challenging technical problems
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a related STEM field, particularly Remote Sensing, Imaging Science, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with COTS image analysis and interpretation software including RemoteView, SocetGXP, ENVI, or similar
- Knowledge of Intelligence processes (e.g., tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination)
- Familiarity with data visualization and data science principles and applications