Expert Hyperspectral Image Scientist

Leidos is actively interviewing for an Expert Hyperspectral Image Scientist to join our team in Springfield VA.

Position Summary

This expert technical position responsible for leading the analysis exploitation and interpretation of hyperspectral and multispectral imagery in support of government missions. The Senior Hyperspectral Image Scientist will provide subject matter expertise in spectral data processing algorithm development image exploitation and applied remote sensing science. This position requires on-site support at a government facility and close collaboration with analysts engineers program managers and mission stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development evaluation and application of hyperspectral image analysis methodologies.
• Perform exploitation of hyperspectral multispectral and related geospatial datasets to identify classify and characterize materials objects and activities of interest.
• Develop refine and validate spectral-based algorithms for detection unmixing anomaly detection change detection target identification and material classification.
• Conduct preprocessing and calibration workflows including radiometric correction atmospheric correction and geometric correction.
• Build and maintain spectral libraries and support signature analysis endmember extraction and spectral matching.
• Integrate hyperspectral analytics with other GEOINT remote sensing and intelligence data sources.
• Prepare technical reports briefings white papers and documentation for government stakeholders.
• Advise leadership and mission teams on capabilities limitations and best practices related to hyperspectral sensing and exploitation.

Technical Skills Required

• Hyperspectral and multispectral image exploitation
• Spectral signature analysis and spectral library development
• Material identification and classification
• Sub-pixel analysis and spectral unmixing
• Anomaly detection and change detection
• Radiometric atmospheric and geometric correction
• Algorithm development and validation
• Python MATLAB ENVI/IDL GIS and scientific scripting

Data visualization and technical reportingBasic Qualifications

• Typically requires a BS degree and 12 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 13years of prior relevant experience. (Must be able to obtain minimum of 18 combined experience points as defined by customer requirements)
• Bachelors degree in Remote Sensing Imaging Science Physics Electrical Engineering Geospatial Science Applied Mathematics Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 1215 years of relevant professional experience in hyperspectral image analysis spectral science remote sensing or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience with hyperspectral and multispectral imagery exploitation in government defense intelligence or applied research environments.
• Strong knowledge of spectral phenomenology imaging spectroscopy and remote sensing principles.
• Experience with image processing and scientific analysis tools such as MATLAB Python ENVI/IDL ArcGIS or equivalent platforms.
• Experience developing and implementing algorithms for spectral detection classification target recognition or anomaly detection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to obtain CI Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting DoD IC NGA NGA-related or other federal mission environments.
• Familiarity with sensor calibration atmospheric modeling physics-based exploitation and sensor phenomenology.
• Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence methods applied to hyperspectral data.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets cloud-based analytics or high-performance computing environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial data standards data fusion and operational tasking workflows.

• Radiometric atmospheric and geometric correction
• Algorithm development and validation
• Python MATLAB ENVI/IDL GIS and scientific scripting
• Data visualization and technical reporting

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