Experience with OPIR data processing techniques preferred
MA/MS in a Science or Engineering field is a plus
Responsibilities
Represent contractor leadership in scientific discovery of OPIR systems
Develop and implement software tools for data processing and calibration
Create target detection algorithms based on physics and spectral phenomenology
Implement software tools using Python, C++, MATLAB, or IDL
Build, test, and validate software and tools for operational use
Document code in accordance with software deliverables
Present findings in technical forums and collaborate with DoD and IC teams
Benefits
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
401K matching
Flexible work-day and leave policy
Full Job Description
Sr. OPIR Scientist
You will be supporting a team in Springfield, VA located at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. This position is full-time on-site and a Top Secret Clearance with SCI access is required.
As a spectral scientist you will focus on exploitation software development where you will be developing software tools and plug ins for processing and exploiting spectral, temporal and infrared (OPIR) data. The work will entail deep understanding of a sensor's capabilities and the ability to process the data to make assessments. Your tools will be tested and then made for use by the analytic community. You will be required to collaborate effectively with other team members, lead scientific rigor in software development applications. Communication and collaboration are important aspects of this team to ensure tools run correctly and effectively. You will be supporting a research and development team in NGA Springfield, VA from our Alexandria location. This position is full time, on-site and an active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required (with polygraph preferred).
In this job you will:
Represent contractor leadership for the scientific discovery and research of OPIR systems for improved analytical results to policy and warfighter customers within the NSG.
Develop and implement new software and tools for improved data processing, calibration, target detection, identification and characterization.
Perform development of target detection algorithms is necessary, a physics or spectral phenomenology understanding is needed.
Implement software tools in Python, C++, MATLAB or IDL
Build remote sensing target detection algorithms
Build, test, and validate the software and tools
Document your code in proper software deliverables
Present your work in technical forums and analyst exchanges
Collaborate with other teams within the DoD and IC.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
BA/BS and 10 years of relevant experience
Experienced in Python, C++, MATLAB, or IDL
An active TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience with OPIR data processing techniques and calibration
Experience processing, exploiting and disseminating results of data analysis to customers.
MA/MS Degree Science or Engineering field.
C-Star provides employees with a competitive benefits package for health, dental, vision, 401K matching and a flexible work-day and leave policy.
