Expert EO Imagery Scientist

Expert EO Imagery Scientist Leverage advanced and specialized physics research expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena, conduct research and development programs, support science and technology client challenges, apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems, work without substantial direction, and mentor and supervise team members. Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience in EO, remote sensing, image processing, or image science. 4+ years of experience leading EO projects. 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 computer vision and machine learning 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. Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam. Bachelor's degree in Image Science, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Physical Science, CS, Statistics, or STEM field and 15+ years of experience in EO, or 20+ years of experience in EO in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications 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 to transform it into a usable state for labeling and model testing purposes. Experience collaborating 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 potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure characteristics regarding changes to databases, schemas, APIs, and other ETL‑related processes for 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. Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation Salary is determined by location, education, experience, and contract facts. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Booz Allen Hamilton