Image Science Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Provide imagery expertise supporting development of analytical processes and tools .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,500 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in image processing techniques and algorithms, with a strong focus on developing analytical tools and conducting quality assessments of remotely sensed data. Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++, and MATLAB, with a solid understanding of ground processing architectures.

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Image Processing TechniquesPython ProgrammingTechnical Contributor ExperienceTS/SCI Security ClearanceRemotely Sensed Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

PythonMATLABC++Image Processing AlgorithmsData Quality Analysis3D Model CreationSimulation GenerationAnalytical ProcessesProblem AnalysisEngineering-Level Software Development

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingDesign Thinking

Tools & Technologies

DIRSIGUNIX ScriptingRemote Sensing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

TCPED ChainElectro-Optical SystemsGround Processing ArchitecturesImage Quality Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote SensingTypeScriptUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide imagery expertise supporting development of analytical processes and tools
Assess image quality impacts across the collection, processing, dissemination, archival, exploitation, and display of digital imagery
Develop image sensing system models
Simulate system-generated data
Evaluate simulated results against desired data quality objectives
Conduct image/product quality analysis throughout the TCPED chain
Assess utility of image processing routines and advanced algorithms on baseline and emerging remote sensing systems
Investigate, analyze, and solve complex problems encountered by engineering services and quality control
Author technical documents and presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 2 years of relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, 8 or more years of directly related experience will be considered
2 years of experience with Python, MATLAB, UNIX based scripting, and/or C++ programming
Experience in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving and design thinking
TS/SCI security clearance
At least 1 year of experience working with remotely sensed data
An understanding of image processing techniques and software tools
Knowledge of ground processing architectures and image processing algorithms for passive remote sensing systems
Experience as a Technical Contributor developing solutions for customers, e.g. image processing algorithms, engineering tools to interrogate/measure various characteristics of image data
Ability to develop engineering-level (not production-level) software routines in Python, C, C++, or MATLAB
Exposure to analysis, exploitation, advanced processing of Visible and IR electro-optical (EO) systems
Experience with 3D model creation or use of 3D models in scene creation
Experience with DIRSIG for scene simulation generation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off