Job Description
NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Remote Sensing Algorithm Engineer to support a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a highly respected, fast-growing Federal Integrator. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI Clearance is required. We are seeking an experienced
Remote Sensing Algorithm Engineer who specializes in multiple modalities, sensor technologies and spectral phenomenology such as EO/IR, MSI, and HSI to support a large R&D program that is focused on providing advanced intelligence analysis for the benefit of the DoD and IC communities. Please note that
we are not looking for an imagery analyst . The right candidate will have software engineering/software development skills coupled with an in depth background and understanding of sensor capabilities and expertise in processing collected data to derive meaningful insights.
Key Responsibilities: As part of a research and development team, you will...
- collaborate with analysts and engineers to create innovative solutions that improve data exploitation capabilities.
- design and implement algorithms that enhance target detection, material identification, and geospatial analysis
- focus on integrating and optimizing software tools for end-users in the GEOINT and IMINT analytic community
- produce technical documentation
Required Skills:
- Ability to develop, test, and validate remote sensing algorithms for geospatial applications.
- Strong programming skills in Python, ENVI/IDL, C++ and Matlab
- Background in remote sensing techniques, especially with hyperspectral image processing techniques and data calibration .
- Demonstrated experience developing tools for hyperspectral data analysis
- Effective collaboration skills to work with interdisciplinary teams across the DoD and IC
Desired Bonus Skills:
- Advanced mathematical expertise in areas such as machine learning for spectral data .
- Background in physics-based modeling and signal processing for remote sensing applications.
- Familiarity with hyperspectral image calibration and preprocessing techniques .
- Hands-on experience with portable or handheld field instrumentation devices such as FTIRs, Hyperspectral imaging cameras, spectroradiometers, or spectrometers (e.g. ASD, SVC, D&P, Exoscan, Bayspec – OCI Series, Spectral Evolution – PSR Series, Headwall Photonics – Nano-Hyperspec, Micro-Hyperspec )
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