Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist

Riverside Research Institute•Fair Oaks, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist to support advanced exploitation, research, and analysis of EO and multispectral imagery in Falls Church VA. This role requires a strong foundation in image science, sensor modeling, phenomenology, and production of mission-driven GEOINT products. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with government customers, engineers, and analysts to enhance exploitation workflows and deliver impactful intelligence for DoD and Intelligence Community missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience
15+ years of experience in EO exploitation, spectral analysis, or image science
Proficiency with EO exploitation tools (ENVI/IDL, ERDAS, ArcGIS, GDAL, or similar)
Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB
Experience with radiometric, spectral, and spatial exploitation of EO systems
Understanding of GEOINT production workflows and quality standards
Active TS or higher clearance
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience applying ML/AI to EO or multispectral imagery
Familiarity with hyperspectral analysis, photogrammetry, or 3D extraction workflows
Understanding of sensor modeling and system performance characterization
GEOINT professional certification
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers
Strong written, verbal, and technical presentation skills

Responsibilities

Perform advanced exploitation and analysis of EO, MS, VNIR/SWIR, and related sensor data
Generate high-quality GEOINT products including feature extraction, change detection, spectral analyses, 3D/DEM products, and intelligence assessments
Conduct image-quality evaluations, radiometric/geomagnetic corrections, and sensor performance studies
Support modeling, simulation, and characterization of EO systems and collection strategies
Develop, refine, and apply algorithms for automated detection, classification, and image enhancement (Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, or similar tools)
Integrate AI/ML approaches to improve exploitation efficiency and automate analytic workflows
Collaborate with engineers and mission partners to refine sensor requirements and assess exploitation impacts
Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, and demonstrations to customers and senior leadership
Ensure timely development and delivery of mission-relevant GEOINT products supporting operational and strategic intelligence requirements
Other duties as assigned