Sr. Remote Sensing Engineer - TS/SCI clearance

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

 

Job Number: 1219

Riverside Research is seeking a full-time Sr. Remote Sensing Engineer supporting technical GEOINT analysis for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in the Colorado Springs, CO area.  You will be working closely with a team of Riverside Research, government, military, and contractor personnel using GEOINT data sources for scientific and technical intelligence research in the advancement of the GEOINT mission. This work is in support of DoD and Intelligence Community program requirements. 

All positions with Riverside Research require U.S. citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process and exploit GEOINT data from remote sensing data sources
• Independent verification and validation of GEOINT algorithms and tools
• Translate operational needs into technical requirements; prepare supporting documentation
• Identify workflow processes that can be automated or improved; document and implement process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or comparable technical degree
• 10 years of experience working with overhead GEOINT imagery data
• Experience with common remote sensing imagery data formats
• Demonstrated proficiency processing and analyzing GEOINT data

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or comparable technical degree
• Language coding skills in Python, IDL, Matlab, or C++

 

Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is: $140,000 to $160,000.

 

 

 

 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.

All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

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