Hyperspectral Imagery Scientist

Grvty • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GRVTY is seeking an Imagery Scientist to join its Charlottesville, Virginia team supporting the Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). The scientist will work with experts in hyperspectral remote sensing to advance the field by exploiting full-spectrum hyperspectral data, developing and testing exploitation methods, and characterizing spectral sensors from laboratory to field settings.

The role supports ground forces intelligence requirements through imagery science, research and development, data processing and exploitation, algorithm and tool development, and characterization of ground-, air-, and space-based sensors. It also involves operating field and laboratory instrumentation at locations in the continental United States and overseas, and communicating findings through technical papers, presentations, symposia, meetings, and working groups.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• A graduate degree in a science or academic program that heavily incorporates remote sensing, such as geosciences, atmospheric science, chemistry, physics, or mathematics.
• Applied imagery science experience: Mid level requires 8 or more years; Senior level requires 12 or more years.
• Expertise using ENVI, ArcGIS, and QGIS.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively and communicate directly with customers.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• PhD in a related field of study.
• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to train, tune, test, and deploy models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct imagery science in support of ground forces intelligence requirements.
• Process and exploit data, emphasizing full-spectrum hyperspectral data, to support Army information needs.
• Develop new and modernize existing algorithms, tools, and methodologies for hyperspectral imagery exploitation.
• Conduct research, development, test, and evaluation to identify new remote sensing applications, with emphasis on hyperspectral imagery.
• Characterize data from existing and emerging ground-, air-, and space-based spectral and remote sensing sensors.
• Operate field and laboratory instrumentation, weather-monitoring equipment, and calibration equipment at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Author technical papers and presentations and present findings at community symposiums, meetings, and working groups.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Award programs.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Benefits supporting financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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