EO/IR Remote Sensing Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Core
Develop physics-based modeling code and simulate end-to-end remote sensing systems (EO/IR, LiDAR, optics) to assess performance and generate simulated data products for defense and intelligence missions.
Role type
Senior IC remote sensing modeling and simulation engineer
Builds
Physics-based modeling tools, simulated data products, and performance assessments for remote sensing systems
Domain
Defense, intelligence, space systems, remote sensing, electro-optical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Remote sensing system modeling, simulation, design, data processing, calibration, characterization, phenomenology, scientific programming (C++, Python), version control (git), deterministic and probabilistic numerical analysis, technical briefing
Preferred skills
Image reduction pipelines, EO/IR imaging systems (multispectral, hyperspectral, UV), LiDAR system modeling, atmospheric radiative transfer modeling, synthetic scene generation (DIRSIG), agile software development, sensor hardware evaluation
Technologies
C++, Python, git, DIRSIG, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Develop innovative techniques for image chain modeling, spectroscopy, computer vision, and change detection; design and document studies using numerical analysis; advise customers on system performance; present work to influence system requirements; build physics-based modeling code for end-to-end system performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship