Remote Sensing Software Engineer

CFD Research Corporation

. Develop advanced SDA and remote sensing exploitation pipelines .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing advanced remote sensing exploitation pipelines and architecting end-to-end processing systems for EO/IR missions. Proficient in multi-sensor fusion, machine learning applications for imagery processing, and scalable scientific computing solutions.

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Remote SensingImage ProcessingPython ProgrammingMachine Learning SystemsTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Advanced Imaging AlgorithmsMulti-Sensor FusionTrajectory Estimation3D Kinematic ModelingRadiometric Response ModelsSpectral Response ModelsAnomaly DetectionBehavior ClassificationObject DiscriminationKalman Filtering

Soft Skills

Technical DirectionCollaborationInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

C++CUDAHPC ClustersCloud-Native PlatformsLinux-Based SystemsAgile DevelopmentContainerization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree or Ph.D. in Related FieldTop Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

GEOINTSatellite CharacterizationOrbital RegimesMissile WarningTracking Algorithms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptLinuxPythonRemote SensingTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop advanced SDA and remote sensing exploitation pipelines
Guide technical direction
Work with multi-disciplinary teams building high-fidelity space observation analytics
Architect end-to-end remote sensing processing systems for EO/IR missions
Develop radiometric and spectral response models
Support advanced imaging algorithms, including multi-frame super-resolution, deconvolution, target phenomenology detection, and low-SNR enhancement
Implement ML-based anomaly detection, behavior classification, and object discrimination frameworks
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and EO/IR data using Bayesian or ML-based methods
Conduct trajectory estimation and 3D kinematic modeling, including IOD, parallax exploitation, and uncertainty quantification
Architect scalable scientific computing solutions using Python, C++, CUDA, HPC clusters, or cloud-native platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-8+ years of experience in remote sensing, image/signal processing, or GEOINT data exploitation
Experience with satellite characterization, orbital regimes, domain-specific applications, or SDA operational workflows
Experience with Python or other object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or JavaScript
Understanding of enterprise software development best practices, including version control, interfacing with HPC/cloud computing, containerization, unit testing, Linux-based systems, and Agile development
Experience with ML systems for imagery processing, target detection, tracking, or object classification
Bachelor’s degree in related STEM field
TS/SCI clearance or Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED
Desired: Experience with remote sensing systems supporting missile warning/tracking missions
Desired: Experience building/training synthetic models for simulation-aided training
Desired: Experience integrating EO/IR, RF, Radar, or GEOINT tracks into fused solutions
Desired: Record of publications, whitepapers, presentations, or mission briefings
Desired: Experience with uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, or tracking algorithms
Desired: Experience with AI-augmented development workflows or agentic tools
Desired: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Desired: TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Company paid leave
Compensation time
Parental leave
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Performance appraisals twice a year
Annual pay increases based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements
Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance