Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain/transfer)
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience/military training
5+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in PIR/OPIR exploitation and IR sensor data analysis
Knowledge of IR signature phenomenology and space-based remote sensing concepts
Programming skills in algorithm development for sensor data exploitation
Familiarity with field test planning and data collection execution
Responsibilities
Support NASIC's scientific and technical intelligence mission by delivering PIR exploitation products
Analyze and fuse emerging sensor data into actionable intelligence
Close critical gaps between raw data collection and usable intelligence
Contribute technical judgment into MDA test event planning
Process, characterize, and report on infrared sensor data
Conduct analysis to distinguish target events from false alarms
Develop and refine algorithms for automated data exploitation workflows
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to work on space-based remote sensing and IR phenomenology
Engagement in mission-critical intelligence operations
Potential for professional growth in technical intelligence
Access to advanced data analysis tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
What Impact You'll Have
Directly support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's (NASIC) scientific and technical intelligence mission, delivering PIR exploitation products that inform Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test planning, sensor calibration, and national-level threat characterization
Shape how emerging OPIR, GEOINT, and MASINT sensor data is fused, analyzed, and turned into actionable intelligence for warfighters, acquisition decision-makers, and policymakers
Work at the leading edge of space-based remote sensing and IR phenomenology - helping close critical gaps between raw collection and usable intelligence on foreign missile and weapons development
Contribute tradecraft and technical judgment that feeds directly into MDA test event planning, ensuring collection requirements are met and sensor performance is properly characterized
What You'll Be Owning
Apply PIR exploitation tradecraft and structured analytic workflows to process, characterize, and report on infrared sensor data and events
Perform IR sensor operations support, including data quality review, sensor performance assessment, and exploitation of thermal/spectral signatures
Conduct IR signature phenomenology analysis to distinguish, classify, and characterize target events (e.g., missile launches, plumes, thermal anomalies) from background and false alarms
Apply space-based remote sensing principles to support tasking, collection, and exploitation across OPIR and related sensor architectures
Develop, test, and refine algorithms for signal processing and automated/semi-automated data exploitation workflows
Plan and execute field test events and data collections, coordinating sensor tasking, ground truth collection, and post-event data capture
Perform advanced data analysis and signal processing on multi-INT datasets to support technical intelligence assessments
Integrate understanding of OPIR, GEOINT, and MASINT sensor systems and data products to support MDA test requirements, collection planning, and mission partner needs
Produce and present technical intelligence assessments, briefings, and written products to NASIC leadership, mission partners, and national-level customers
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (systems engineers, program management, other INT disciplines) to ensure exploitation workflows align with mission and program objectives
What You Must Have
Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain/transfer) - required to start
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (Physics, Engineering, Math, Remote Sensing, or similar), or equivalent experience/military-DoD training in lieu of degree
5+ years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience in PIR/OPIR exploitation, IR sensor data analysis, or related technical intelligence disciplines
Working knowledge of IR signature phenomenology and space-based remote sensing concepts
Experience with algorithm development/programming applied to sensor data exploitation or signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Familiarity with field test planning, data collection execution, or sensor tasking/collection processes
Understanding of OPIR, GEOINT, and/or MASINT sensor systems, data types, and exploitation tools (e.g., ArcGIS, ENVI, SOCET GXP, Remote View, or equivalent)
SIPRNet/JWICS experience and familiarity with multi-INT fusion workflows across GEOINT, MASINT, and SIGINT
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce technical reports and briefings for senior stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment
What Would Be Nice to Have
Prior experience supporting NASIC, MDA, or a related national intelligence/DoW collection organization
Direct experience with MDA test planning, sensor performance characterization, or missile defense collection requirements
Advanced degree (MS) in a relevant technical or scientific discipline
Experience with additional exploitation tools (IOTS, TMS, GAT, RET, HAAPi, PDP Viewer, COMET, Palette, Black Wolf, MIST, ERDAS IMAGINE, AGITK, WARP, GETS, or similar)
Signal processing experience specific to infrared, radar, or RF sensor phenomenology
Prior work on a NOVASTAR, ATEP II, or similar NASIC-supporting contract vehicle
