Remote Sensing Engineer

Riverside Research Institute

$97K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years experience in related fields like Remote Sensing or Geospatial Science.
  • Experience with processing and analyzing various remote sensing imagery.
  • Proficiency in remote sensing and GIS software like ArcGIS Pro and QGIS.
  • Strong Python programming skills for geospatial analysis and automation.
  • Experience with geospatial libraries like GDAL and Rasterio.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Process, analyze, and interpret remote sensing imagery from multiple sources.
  • Develop and maintain geospatial analysis workflows and automated pipelines.
  • Design Python-based tools for imagery processing and feature extraction.
  • Perform image classification and spatial analysis using various tools.
  • Support sensor calibration, validation, and quality assurance activities.
  • Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to develop mission-focused solutions.
  • Prepare technical documentation and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options available.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • Collaborative team environment with multidisciplinary experts.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources.
  • Supportive workplace culture prioritizing innovation and problem-solving.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Remote Sensing Engineer to support the development, analysis, and exploitation of remote sensing data for national security, defense, and geospatial intelligence missions. The ideal candidate has experience working with geospatial datasets, remote sensing technologies, and automation tools, and is comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.

 

An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required for this position.

 

This position can be located in Fairfax or Springfield, VA or Beavercreek, OH.

Responsibilities
  • Process, analyze, and interpret satellite, airborne, and other remotely sensed imagery.
  • Develop and maintain geospatial analysis workflows and automated processing pipelines.
  • Design and implement Python-based tools to support imagery processing, feature extraction, and geospatial analysis.
  • Perform image classification, object detection, change detection, and spatial analysis using commercial and open-source tools.
  • Support sensor calibration, validation, and quality assurance activities.
  • Work closely with engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop mission-focused solutions.
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Evaluate emerging remote sensing technologies and recommend improvements to existing workflows.
  • Contribute to project planning, technical discussions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years of experience in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.  Applicable experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Experience processing and analyzing satellite, aerial, or other remotely sensed imagery.
  • Proficiency with remote sensing and GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, or similar platforms.
  • Strong Python programming skills for geospatial analysis and workflow automation.
  • Experience with geospatial libraries such as GDAL, Rasterio, GeoPandas, Shapely, or OpenCV.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
  • Looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
    • RF
    • Elevation/Terrain
    • Non-Earth Imaging (NEI)
    • SAR
    • Infrared: SWIR, MWIR, thermal
    • Hyperspectral (HSI)
    • LiDAR and 3D
    • Airborne UAS
    • Non-imagery: AIS, Adtec, ADS-B, and open-source
    • Photogrammetry
    • Full Motion Video (FMV)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting DoD, NGA, NRO, or Intelligence Community programs.
  • Experience with SAR, LiDAR, hyperspectral, multispectral, or thermal imagery.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial processing environments such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with machine learning or computer vision techniques applied to geospatial imagery.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and modern software development practices.
  • Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
  • Additional preferred experience in the following areas is preferred:
    • Motion Target Indicator (MTI)
    • EO
    • Object Detection
    • Change Detection
    • Maritime Domain Analysis
Global Comp$97,000 - $135,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

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