Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC · 2 months ago
Image Scientist
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFreedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking an Image Scientist. The Image Scientist will serve as a technical specialist for research, evaluation and verification of highly complex image and video processing systems for geospatial intelligence sensors, systems, and applications.
AnalyticsBig DataData MiningData VisualizationDatabaseGeospatialInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical specialist for research, evaluation and verification of highly complex image and video processing systems for geospatial intelligence sensors, systems, and applications
Provide expert-level consultation, problem solving, and verification for all GEOINT quality assessments, studies, and standards
Provide detailed recommendations and risk assessments to Government and technical leadership
Design, develop, evaluate, and verify the implementation of complex image processing software products, algorithms, and workflows
Mentor and guide junior image scientists in the development of criteria for testing algorithm and system’s cognitive performance objectively from an end-user perspective
Perform evaluation and testing on simulated and operational data
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly
Master's degree/PhD in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or quantitative science field and 10 years of experience as a Image Scientist
Demonstrated knowledge of digital imaging systems principles and practices
Experience supporting the development, testing, and analysis of image collection systems
Experience applying engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to solve complex problems associated with image product formation from raw sensor and associated metadata
Experience or working knowledge with advanced photogrammetric techniques and principles
Experience performing image system simulations to produce realistic test data to support system validation and testing
Experience or demonstrated ability to develop, assess, and implement Image Quality Equations
Experience building image processing algorithms
Experience programming in Matlab and/or Python, C++, or other equivalent programming languages
Experience analyzing and assessing quality of image data across the full-range of sensor types, sources, and phenomenology's
Graduation from an accredited Image Science program at a university or military training program
Basic understanding of simulation and modeling techniques or the image creation process
Working knowledge of imagery systems to include basic types of PAN, IR, and RADAR
Working knowledge of various basic ELTs, Matlab, and mathematics/equations/functions
Basic knowledge of sensor types to include airborne, space-borne, and FMV
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Basic oral and written communication skills
Experience with creation of imagery evaluations, image quality studies, new product/sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, and the development of image quality equations
Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties
Experience with imaging systems to include PAN, IR, MSI/HSI, RADAR, and LIDAR, on both space or airborne platforms
Simulation and modeling experience and ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development
Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages such as all ELTs, AGITK, and other software plug-ins or applications necessary to develop test and verification methodologies
Ability to develop and lead any large-scale evaluations to include, but not limited to, image quality studies, new product/sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, back to operations reviews, and the development of image quality equations (IQEs)
Full image processing and digital signal processing experience
Image chain analysis to include atmospheric modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel data to display radiometrically correct values
Application of error estimation for thermometric and material identification products
Understanding and application of image quality standards such as NIIRS scales and metrics
Significant applied knowledge of sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes
Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification
Strong written and oral communication skills to include briefing and creation of presentations
Self-starter with ability to learn, research, and solve problems with on their own accord
Work is highly independent and you may assume a lead role
Benefits
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Company
Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jesse Myres
CEO AT FREEDOM LLC
Grady Lincalis, CPA, CFCM
Chief Financial Officer
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