EO Imagery Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Springfield, VA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Leverage advanced and specialized physics research expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena, conduct and shape R&D programs, and support S&T client challenges. Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in EO, remote sensing, image processing, or image science
4+ years of experience as an EO expert
Experience exploiting the electromagnetic spectrum, including electro-optical, to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest
Experience developing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using EO imagery, including utilizing advanced processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine, to automate scientific processes of EO imagery data to aid analysis
Experience communicating with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences on the availability and capabilities of EO imagery products, methodologies, procedures, and algorithms to enhance analysis
Experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to EO imagery and data to address intelligence problems
Knowledge of collection, phenomenology, image formation processes, and exploitation products
Knowledge of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing, and advanced exploitation methods
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Image Science, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Physical Science, CS, Statistics, or a STEM field

Nice To Haves

Experience acquiring new data, potential latency associated with acquisition, data formats, and security domains
Experience pre-processing and standardizing data to match existing data standards or be transformed into a usable state for labeling and model testing purposes
Experience with collaboration, including with SAR Imagery Scientists to provide coincident EO imagery
Knowledge of potential differences between new sensor characteristics and capabilities compared to currently utilized platforms
Knowledge of the potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure characteristics regarding changes to databases, schemas, APIs, and other ETL- related processes for the ingestion and movement of data when integrating into the existing data operations pipeline
Knowledge of how to investigate gaps in the emerging sensor capability that may need to be supplemented by other sources
Master's degree in a Science field preferred
Doctorate degree in a Science field a plus

Responsibilities

Test and analyze physical phenomena
Conduct and shape R&D programs
Support S&T client challenges
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems
Mentor and supervise team members
Exploit the electromagnetic spectrum, including electro-optical, to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest
Develop, test, and evaluate new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using EO imagery
Utilize advanced processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine, to automate scientific processes of EO imagery data to aid analysis
Communicate with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences on the availability and capabilities of EO imagery products, methodologies, procedures, and algorithms to enhance analysis
Apply CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to EO imagery and data to address intelligence problems