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Chantilly, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Title:

Expert Image Scientist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

  • Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations scienceprogram management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking an Expert Image Scientist that will provide expertise in imagery science imagery analysis and photogrammetry to enable detailed technical analysis of GEOINT product quality concerns. The Expert Image Scientist position requires a highly experienced individual who can provide oversight and continuity of knowledge to the team and independent assessment tasks. This role will also support algorithm development and validation related to imagery science tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert/senior imagery scientist support through accomplishment of technical reviews consultations oversight of proposed and executed GEOINT product quality assessments and studies and strategic level product quality direction.
  • Provide image processing algorithm validation and verification in support of GEOINT product quality assessments or ad hoc customer requests.
  • Provide imagery science services and analysis in support of GEOINT product quality assessments for the full range of traditional and non-traditional imaging systems products and data formats; sensor fidelity assessment pixel registration assessment Tonal Transfer Curve assessments Relative Edge Response assessment MTF and Signal to Noise Ratio assessment and other product quality parameters.
  • Support algorithm development in support of imagery science tasks and assessment of various product quality parameters.
  • Provide expert/senior photogrammetrist services and engineering in support of the full range of traditional and non-traditional imaging systems and products; assessment of product geolocation accuracy using verified geolocation of a known features verifying mensuration accuracy through measurement of known objects calculating ground sample distance and other photogrammetric analyses as directed.
  • Provide senior imagery analyst support through technical review consultation and oversight of proposed and executed product quality assessments and studies and strategic level product quality direction.
  • Provide expert/senior imagery analyst services in support of GEOINT product quality assessment planning execution and results analysis; imagery review artifact analysis NIIRS evaluations (absolute NIIRS delta NIIRS and ENS NIIRS evaluations) display performance assessments etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 20 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in image science remote sensing earth science physical science engineering or similar engineering/science field.
  • Masters degree may count for up to 2 years of experience and a relevant PhD may count for up to 6 years of experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required and willing to obtain a Poly
  • Scientist candidates must have experience in applied image processing and scientific analysis of imagery (SAR IR Spectral Lidar) knowledge of image formation and associated discipline phenomenology.
  • Experience scientifically processing imagery (SAR IR Spectral Lidar) from Civil and Commercial imaging systems proficiency with techniques algorithms and scientific analysis of associated discipline data processing using RSI ENVI.
  • Experience with GOTS applications such as FSTK and AGITK is a plus.
  • Scientists must possess the ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations
  • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member.
  • Proficiency using ITT ENVI COTS image processing software ERDAS IMAGINE MS Office Windows and knowledge of programming languages such as IDL R Python. Familiarity with commercial and civil data sources integration of resulting data into ArcGIS.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.


At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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