> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2566758-technical-scientist-sme](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2566758-technical-scientist-sme). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Scientist - SME - **Company:** GRVTY, LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Google Earth, Interactive Data Language (IDL), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/310281/technical-scientist-sme-virginia-va-springfield ## About the Role * Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph.\n * Bachelor's degree in Image Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.\n * 5+ years of hands-on OPIR experience, with demonstrated work in EO/IR phenomenology, optical signature analysis, or sensor performance assessment.\n * Experience with image processing and digital signal processing tools for short-wave and mid-wave infrared data.\n * Experience applying algorithms for target detection and background suppression in OPIR or EO/IR contexts.\n * Familiarity with multi-data stream ingest and analysis techniques.\n * Working knowledge of the TCPED process as applied to OPIR collection and exploitation.\n * Strong documentation and communication skills you will be writing technical reports and briefing customers, not just doing the analysis.\n * Able to work independently and manage priorities without significant hand-holding.\n, * Master's degree in Image Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.\n * Direct experience with optical signature modeling and EO/IR phenomenology characterization.\n * Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, IDL, or C/C++ for algorithm development or data analysis.\n * Experience with geospatial and exploitation tools such as ArcGIS, Google Earth, Opticks, or Palette.\n * Background in radiometric calibration, sensor noise modeling, or end-to-end sensor performance modeling.\n * Experience supporting collection planning and requirements definition for remote sensing systems.\n * Familiarity with AI/ML-enhanced analytics as applied to remote sensing or signature exploitation.\n * Prior experience in a defense or intelligence community environment supporting classified programs.\n ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)