Senior Remote Sensing Specialist

. Support the design, development, and characterization of EO/IR collection capabilities through modeling, analysis, and laboratory capabilities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $249,600 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote SensingTypeScriptC++

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, development, and characterization of EO/IR collection capabilities through modeling, analysis, and laboratory capabilities
Design, develop, demonstrate, and test capabilities for laboratory and field testing
Explore EO/IR system design trades through modeling, analysis, and/or prototyping
Implement, develop, and/or assess image processing and data analysis techniques for EO/IR data sets
Work with junior and senior staff across Aerospace and multiple customers on technical studies as both contributor and leader
Model system performance, explore new phenomenologies, develop proof-of-concept and prototype systems, assess EO/IR sensor components and systems, and develop algorithms and techniques for remote sensing data analysis and processing

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Physics, Astronomy, Remote Sensing, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Imaging Science, Optical Engineering, or another related discipline
Eight or more years of relevant work experience relating to EO/IR systems and/or EO/IR data sets
Expertise with data analysis, modeling, characterization, design, and/or performance assessments of EO/IR systems and data
Experience implementing laboratory experiments relating to characterization of optical components, focal planes, and/or radiometric characterization
Proficiency with programming environments and languages such as Matlab, Python, and/or C/C++
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance
Twelve or more years of relevant work experience relating to EO/IR system analysis, assessment, modeling, data processing and/or exploitation for Senior Engineering Specialist
Understanding of radiometric calibration methodologies as applied to space based systems
Strong understanding of focal plane technologies including characterization, calibration, modeling, and assessing impact on downstream data

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect