Senior GEOINT Scientist (SAR & Spectral Exploitation) - Multiple Positions

NV5, Inc.
Dayton, OH, United States
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Algorithm Design Data Analysis ArcGIS (Software) Geospatial Intelligence Hyperspectral Imaging Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Software Tools
+3 more
RemoteView Information Technology GXP

Job description

Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data and produce intelligence products.

  • Perform non-literal exploitation of both active sensor data (including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)) and passive sensor data (including multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal infrared imagery).
  • Integrate exploitation results with contextual research and electro-optical (EO) literal analysis to provide meaningful intelligence assessments.
  • Analyze unique, anomalous, and complex datasets using engineering principles and physics-based analytical approaches.
  • Develop and improve processes, methodologies, and workflows to support advanced GEOINT exploitation.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of analytical products prior to dissemination.
  • Support algorithm development and process automation through scripting and software-based analytical solutions.
  • Produce and deliver intelligence reports, technical papers, briefings, presentations, and training materials.
  • Complete all required security, network, and sensor discipline training.

Requirements

NV5 is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior GEOINT Scientist to support operational intelligence missions and applied research and development activities for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC). This role involves the acquisition, processing, modeling, analysis, cataloging, and dissemination of non-literal Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) derived from both active and passive electro-optical sensors, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal infrared data., * Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline such as:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Imagery Science
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Related technical field

10+ years of experience in geospatial intelligence, remote sensing, imagery analysis, or a related technical field.

Strong technical writing, briefing, and presentation skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Imagery Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related STEM field.
  • Experience exploiting and analyzing active and passive remote sensing data, including:
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
  • Multispectral Imagery
  • Hyperspectral Imagery
  • Therma Infrared (IR) data
  • Experience with GEOINT exploitation and geospatial software tools, including:
  • ENVI
  • SOCET GXP
  • RemoteView
  • ArcGIS
  • Similar imagery analysis platforms
  • Experience with scientific programming and data analysis tools such as:
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • R
  • IDL
  • Experience developing algorithms, scripting solutions, and automating analytical workflows.

Benefits & conditions

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

About the company

NV5 is a leading technology solutions and consulting services company with more than 4,500 professionals across 100+ offices worldwide. Through strategic investments and specialized expertise, NV5 helps government and commercial clients solve complex challenges across geospatial, engineering, technology, and intelligence disciplines.

At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

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