Image Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

As an Electro-Optical Engineer or Specialist, you will be part of a team that applies mathematical principles to develop and evaluate new and advanced algorithms, perform simulations, and analyses using simulated and real data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solving challenging image processing problems and multi-source data analysis in support of the United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, and other national security community members.
• Employing mathematical principles to develop and evaluate new and advanced algorithms, perform simulations, and analyses using simulated and real data.
• Providing image data exploitation as it relates to collection systems, collection planning, data processing and transmission.
• Analyzing and critiquing requirements for current and planned imaging systems.
• Providing insights and technical recommendations on approaches to computationally intensive problems.
• Utilizing strong verbal and written communication skills to help deliver value-added technical analyses to government and contractor personnel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required.
• 5 years in roles of increasing engineering/scientific responsibility.
• Experience with national, civil, and/or commercial imaging systems, image processing, image exploitation, or digital signal processing.
• Programming experience using Python and/or Matlab.
• An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance along with the ability to obtain and maintain at least a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters or Ph.D. degree in a STEM field or equivalent.
• Experience with COTS image analysis and interpretation software including RemoteView, SocetGXP, ENVI, or similar.
• Knowledge of Intelligence processes (e.g., tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, dissemination).
• Familiarity with data visualization and data science principles/applications.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

Leadership Competencies:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect