Data Scientist - Mid (Sensor Technician)

GRVTY • Charlottesville, VA

21h • $130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

GRVTY is seeking a Data Scientist - Sensor Systems Technician and Integration Engineer to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of advanced airborne mission equipment. This role combines hands-on technical experience with systems integration planning, IT network administration, and test execution for mission-critical aircraft platforms.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, with 8 years of experience supporting the design, integration, and test of ISR hardware and software systems on militarized aircraft
• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and maintaining EO/IR systems and a strong working knowledge of Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) fundamentals
• Proven ability to execute software loads, firmware updates, and configuration changes within controlled baseline environments.
• High proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and complex integration drawings
• Strong track record of managing workloads, screening maintenance action forms, and coordinating efforts across multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated systems thinking with the ability to evaluate the second- and third-order impacts of operational decisions
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, leadership potential, and the proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight

Nice To Haves

• Accrued flight-hour experience directly supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions
• Familiarity with configuration management principles and formal airworthiness approval processes

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, and execute ground and flight-test programs for complex Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) hardware and software systems to support troubleshooting, calibration, and certification
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot hyperspectral sensors (e.g., ACES Hy, Big Green, PeARL-High Resolution Imagery) and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors (e.g., MX15, MX20)
• Perform pre-mission system checks, field-level diagnostics, and corrective maintenance to guarantee operational readiness
• Partner with pilots, sensor operators, data scientists, and engineering teams to support accurate data collection and validate the integration of new hardware and software packages
• Provide detailed field reports and technical feedback to support root cause analysis, continuous system improvement, and lifecycle sustainment planning
• Read, interpret, and advise mechanical and electrical engineers on complex schematics, drawings, and system networks (including IP addressing). Design and review network and interface block diagrams for mission-critical IT and aircraft systems infrastructure
• Ensure all flight operations strictly adhere to FAA and DoD safety protocols, aviation regulations, and industry standards

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level