Automation and Analytic Modeling Engineer

LV8D Solutions

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field such as Engineering or Data Science.
  • 9+ years experience in intelligence, defense, or GEOINT programs.
  • Proven expertise in analytic modeling for extracting intelligence insights.
  • Strong automation workflow development background.
  • In-depth knowledge of GEOINT data sources and intelligence processes.
  • Proficient in programming/scripting languages like Python or R.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement models and workflows for intelligence data.
  • Leverage data analytics tools to uncover mission-critical patterns.
  • Optimize automated processing and dissemination strategies.
  • Collaborate across teams to develop technical solutions for operational issues.
  • Integrate emerging technologies into existing operations.
  • Provide leadership and expertise in GEOINT and automation.
  • Identify innovative solutions to enhance intelligence outcomes.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Retention incentive for unused health insurance contributions.
  • Referral bonus up to $5,000 for successful hires.
  • Customer recognition bonuses for exemplary performance.
  • Milestone rewards for long-term service.
  • Profit sharing equal to 4% of W-2 earnings into 401(k).
  • 401(k) match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of contributions.
  • Company invests in professional training and education support.
  • Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 100% Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Full Job Description
Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Automation and Analytic Modeling Engineer serves as a senior engineering professional responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing advanced analytic modeling, automation, and data processing solutions to accelerate the extraction of actionable insights from GEOINT and related intelligence data sources.

Position Overview

LV8D Solutions is seeking an Automation and Analytic Modeling Engineer. The successful candidate will combine expertise in data analytics, systems engineering, automation technologies, and intelligence workflows to enhance mission effectiveness, improve collection strategies, and reduce the time required to deliver meaningful intelligence to end users.

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, and implement analytic models, algorithms, and automated workflows to extract insights from GEOINT and multi-source intelligence data.
  • Leverage advanced modeling, simulation, machine learning, statistical analysis, and visualization tools to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant intelligence.
  • Develop and optimize automated collection, exploitation, processing, and dissemination (PED) strategies to improve efficiency and accelerate intelligence delivery.
  • Collaborate with engineers, analysts, data scientists, mission partners, and government stakeholders to translate operational challenges into technical solutions.
  • Integrate emerging technologies, automation frameworks, and analytic capabilities into operational environments.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise regarding GEOINT data exploitation, automation technologies, and advanced analytics.
  • Identify innovative approaches and non-traditional solutions to solve challenging intelligence problems and accelerate mission outcomes.
  • Support system testing, validation, and performance assessment activities to ensure operational effectiveness and mission readiness.
  • Prepare technical documentation, engineering reports, briefings, and recommendations for government leadership and stakeholders

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geospatial Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 9+ years of experience supporting intelligence, defense, national security, or GEOINT-related programs.
  • Demonstrated experience using analytic modeling tools and techniques to derive actionable insights from GEOINT, geospatial, imagery, or intelligence data.
  • Experience developing and implementing automated collection, processing, exploitation, and analytic workflows.
  • Strong understanding of GEOINT data sources, collection methodologies, and intelligence analysis processes.
  • Experience with scripting and automation technologies such as Python, R, MATLAB, Java, or similar languages.
  • Knowledge of data engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical analysis, and data visualization methodologies.
  • Ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop innovative, mission-focused solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geospatial Science, or related field.
  • Experience supporting National Security Space, GEOINT, ISR, or intelligence community programs
  • Experience integrating commercial and government analytic platforms into operational workflows.

Security Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment:
  • On-site work in a government or contractor facility
  • Occasional travel (up to 10%)


Benefits

Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

The company invests in your professional growth through:
  • Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
  • Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.

Work-Life Balance

Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage

Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision
  • Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection
  • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance
  • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
  • Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.

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