OPIR Signature - Remote Sensing Analyst Mid/Sr
General Summary
Processes and exploits complex data including spectral, thermal, and/or synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
data. Applies basic-to-complex non-literal exploitation analysis techniques in the visible (VIS) through
shortwave infrared (SWIR) spectral regions, midwave infrared (MWIR), and longwave infrared (LWIR)
hyperspectral data. Develops algorithms, evaluates tools, and creates customized remote sensing
methodologies and products to address a variety of intelligence problems.
Your Responsibilities:
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Lead the research and development of algorithms to characterize OPIR data, using signature
matching and signal processing techniques.
Serve as primary customer interface on technical issues
Provide specific technical expertise performing high-level analytical assignments across several
complex tasks
Conduct in-depth, content-dominant Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) analysis
Apply and interpret advanced engineering or scientific theories, concepts, and techniques
Develop or direct the development of solutions to complex technical problems where little or no
precedent exists and innovation is required
Document research through technical reports and papers
Collaborate in an R&D team environment
What You will Do:
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Create automated classification and characterization of targets using OPIR collected signatures.
Apply rigorous statistical methods and analysis to data to ensure findings are complete and
accurate.
Develop signal and image processing algorithms for remote sensor data processing and
exploitation
Analyze utility of and rapidly develop applications for multi-spectral sensor data
Develop, enhance, test, evaluate, and integrate scientific algorithms in high-level scientific
computing languages (MATLAB, IDL, Python).
What You Need:
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Proficient in one or more programming languages (C, IDL, Python, or MATLAB)
Must have experience in signal processing and analysis, including waveform analysis, exploiting
signatures for signature library databases, creating algorithms for signature matching, and
creating and working with signature databases (HSI, MSI, MASINT, OPIR etc)
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience, or a
Master’s degree with at least 2 years experience and have a Top Secret clearance with access to
Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence
Degrees required: Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Remote Sensing, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
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Strong Science and Math foundation
Works well in fast paced, highly technical environments
Has effective communication skills, and works well in a team atmosphere
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Security Clearance: Current Top Secret SCI Clearance