Staff Radiometric Calibration Engineer

Vantor • Longmont, CO

2d • $105,000 - $154,000

About The Position

Vantor is hiring a Staff Radiometric Calibration Engineer to support the calibration and assessment of imaging systems. The role involves image analysis, radiometric characterization, statistical evaluation, and development of software and automated workflows. The engineer will support imaging systems throughout their lifecycle, from commissioning and validation through operational sustainment, and will analyze large imaging and measurement datasets to derive calibration parameters and evaluate sensor performance trends.

The position collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams to develop calibration methodologies and operational solutions. It also includes creating scripts, applications, and data-processing tools in Python and related technologies; supporting cloud-based or distributed computing environments; and preparing and presenting technical reports, presentations, and documentation to internal and external audiences.

Applicants must be U.S. persons and U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. The role supports field or laboratory activities. The position is incentive eligible, with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results; the specific plan and target depend on the role and breadth of contributions. The Colorado base-pay range is $105,000 to $154,000 annually, with starting pay dependent on experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Pay ranges may differ in other states.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, remote sensing, optical sciences, data science, computer science, or a related technical field; additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience with software development and data analysis.
• Experience in one or more of the following: remote sensing, image processing, sensor characterization, radiometric calibration, or statistical analysis.
• Experience working in Linux-based computing environments.
• Familiarity with software development best practices and version control tools.
• Ability to support field or laboratory activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Experience with radiometric calibration techniques.
• Knowledge of remote sensing systems.
• Experience processing and analyzing large datasets.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and distributed processing workflows.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development workflows.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and geospatial data products.
• Experience supporting field calibration or validation campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Perform image analysis, radiometric characterization, and statistical evaluation of imaging system performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve software tools and automated workflows supporting calibration and sensor assessment activities.
• Support calibration efforts throughout imaging systems’ lifecycles, including commissioning, validation, and operational sustainment.
• Analyze large imaging and measurement datasets to derive calibration parameters and assess sensor performance trends.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams to develop calibration methodologies and operational solutions.
• Develop scripts, applications, and data-processing tools in Python and related technologies.
• Support cloud-based or distributed computing environments for data-processing and analysis workflows.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present technical findings to peers, management, customers, and scientific audiences as needed.

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health resources.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Pet insurance.
• Incentive eligible, with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.

What This Job Offers

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