Technical Scientist SME

What Impact Youll Have

GRVTY is looking for a Senior Scientist to support research algorithm development and advanced analytics for overhead persistent infrared and electro-optical/infrared sensing systems. This is a technically demanding role centered on OPIR phenomenology optical signature characterization and sensor performance analysis in direct support of national security missions at a Customer site in Herndon Virginia.

You will work alongside algorithm engineers data scientists and intelligence analysts to develop and apply physics-based models image science methods and multi-platform remote sensing analytics. The work is fast-paced and mission-driven requirements shift collection windows are finite and the analysis you produce informs real decisions. We are looking for someone who has done this work before can operate with autonomy and brings enough depth in OPIR to hit the ground running.

What Youll be Owning

• Lead research and development of advanced algorithms for OPIR and EO/IR remote sensing systems with emphasis on target detection tracking location and characterization.
• Design implement and evaluate algorithms for EO/IR sensor and camera system performance including noise modeling radiometric calibration and sensitivity analysis.
• Analyze optical signature data to extract target phenomenology characterize signatures and generate technically rigorous intelligence insights.
• Conduct multi-platform remote sensing analytics across varied sensors collection geometries and data streams.
• Support the full TCPED process for OPIR from tasking and collection planning through exploitation and dissemination.
• Review and validate analytic products for technical accuracy and mission relevance; identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Maintain detailed reproducible analysis logs documenting workflows assumptions methodologies and results.
• Respond to real-time EO/IR analysis requests and adapt quickly to evolving mission priorities.
• Test and evaluate emerging algorithms exploitation tools and analytic platforms; contribute to trade studies and capability assessments.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings findings and written reports to customer and program stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts; contribute to analytic standards and methodology development across the team.

What You Must Have

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph.
• Bachelors degree in Image Science Engineering Applied Physics Atmospheric Science Applied Mathematics or a closely related field.
• 5 years of hands-on OPIR experience with demonstrated work in EO/IR phenomenology optical signature analysis or sensor performance assessment.
• Experience with image processing and digital signal processing tools for short-wave and mid-wave infrared data.
• Experience applying algorithms for target detection and background suppression in OPIR or EO/IR contexts.
• Familiarity with multi-data stream ingest and analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of the TCPED process as applied to OPIR collection and exploitation.
• Strong documentation and communication skills you will be writing technical reports and briefing customers not just doing the analysis.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities without significant hand-holding.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Masters degree in Image Science Engineering Applied Physics Applied Mathematics or a related field.
• Direct experience with optical signature modeling and EO/IR phenomenology characterization.
• Proficiency in Python MATLAB IDL or C/C for algorithm development or data analysis.
• Experience with geospatial and exploitation tools such as ArcGIS Google Earth Opticks or Palette.
• Background in radiometric calibration sensor noise modeling or end-to-end sensor performance modeling.
• Experience supporting collection planning and requirements definition for remote sensing systems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enhanced analytics as applied to remote sensing or signature exploitation.
• Prior experience in a defense or intelligence community environment supporting classified programs.

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented every day of our lives.

At GRVTY we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.

Robust health plan including medical dental and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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