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Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science

US - MD, Bethesda💼 Full-time💰 $115,200–$115,200🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-25

Core

Subject Matter Expert supporting the full lifecycle of research programs in Image Science, specializing in EO/IR systems, advanced sensing modalities, and image processing.

Role type

Senior Technical SETA (Subject Matter Expert)

Builds

Research program execution, test and evaluation (T&E) outcomes, and sensor system evaluations

Domain

Defense/Intelligence, EO/IR, Advanced Sensing, Signal Processing

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

EO/IR systems standards and procedures, microwave/VHF/UHF/IR wavelength systems, signal processing and machine learning algorithms, test and measurement equipment operation, telecommunications and RF sensing, multi-disciplinary R&D team management, program planning and milestone scheduling

Preferred skills

Python/MATLAB/C++/LabVIEW programming, Intelligence Community (IC) experience, supply chain and security integration knowledge

Technologies

spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF test platforms, wireless communications testbeds, biometric sensor test systems, commercial off-the-shelf sensing devices

Responsibilities

Execute research program lifecycle from development to transition, attend meetings and testing events as SME, manage multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E teams, create program plans and work breakdown structures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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