Senior Scientist

Skyline Scientific Inc•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Skyline is looking for a Senior Scientist to lead research, algorithm development, and advanced analytics for cutting-edge electro-optical and infrared sensing systems. This role applies physics-based modeling, image science, and data analytics to detect, track, locate, and characterize remote sensing targets. While familiarity with OPIR is valuable, the primary emphasis is on EO/IR phenomenology, sensor performance, and multi-platform remote sensing analytics in support of intelligence and defense missions. Skyline Scientific is a company where engineers build cutting-edge software that powers real-world remote sensing, OPIR, and dynamic sensor operations. You’ll work alongside experts in AI, high-performance computing, and advanced analytics to solve some of the hardest technical challenges in national security. With top-tier benefits, an entrepreneurial culture, and a close-knit team that values innovation, this is the environment where senior engineers can make a real, measurable impact.

Requirements

Active TOP SECRET/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly: This position requires a security clearance, which is issued by the US government—U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Image Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Applied Mathematics, or in related fields and 5 years of OPIR experience
Experience with image processing and/or digital signal processing tools that process short and mid-wave infrared
Experience using algorithms for target detection and background suppression
Experience in the TCPED process for OPIR, either in Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination.
Experience using multi-data stream ingest and analysis techniques
Excellent documentation skills, organizational skills, and verbal communication (including presentation) skills.
Ability to work independently or with a team

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Image Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or in related fields and 5 years of OPIR experience
Experience with Python, C/C++, IDL and/or MATLAB
Familiar with ArcGIS, Google Earth, Opticks, Palette

Responsibilities

Provide senior level research and development of advanced algorithms for EO/IR remote sensing systems, enabling detection, tracking, location, and characterization of targets
Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms to assess EO/IR sensor and camera system performance, including noise modeling, calibration, and sensitivity analysis
Conduct advanced analytics research across multiple remote sensing platforms, sensors, and collection geometries
Analyze datasets to extract signatures, characterize targets, and generate actionable intelligence insights
Review, validate, and enhance analytic products to ensure technical rigor and mission relevance
Maintain detailed, reproducible analysis logs documenting workflows, assumptions, and analytic methods
Adapt quickly to real-time mission demands and respond to EO/IR analysis requests
Support collection planning and requirements definition for remote sensors, coordinating priorities across multiple systems
Test and evaluate emerging EO/IR algorithms, tools, and exploitation platforms; and help develop new trade studies and capability assessments
Prepare and deliver technical briefings, analytic findings, and customer-facing presentations
Produce technical reports documenting analytic methodologies, results, limitations, and conclusions
Mentor junior analysts and researchers; contribute to analytic standards, best practices, and methodology development
Recommend enhancements to sensor tools, processes, and workflows; support development of new analytic applications that improve product quality