The Role
Serve as a technical specialist for research, evaluation, and verification of complex image and video processing systems for GEOINT. Design, develop, evaluate, and verify image processing software, algorithms, simulations, and Image Quality Equations; provide expert consultation, risk assessments, and mentor junior staff. Perform testing on simulated and operational data and brief government and technical leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking an Imagery Scientist with knowledge of imagery evaluations, image quality studies, new product/sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, and the development of image quality equations (IQEs). Candidates should possess experience in full image processing and digital signal processing. Candidate should possess a high level of knowledge of 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.
Responsibilities:
- Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department on a weekly basis.
- Understanding of imagery scientist processes and procedures for the team.
- Contribution to team structure and cadence.
- Providing metrics, reports, and presentations as requested by the government lead and PM
- Work to improve efficiency with team processes
- Contribute to team discussions and recommend improvements.
- Guides and supports junior level personnel
- Conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems
Key Technologies:
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- 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.
- Knowledge of PAN, IR, MSI/HSI, RADAR, and LIDAR on both space or airborne platforms.
- Jira, Miro, Collaboration tools
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Understanding services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, Kubernetes Services)
- DevSecOps & Automation
- Understanding of GitLab CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Agile, DevSecOps, & Development Lifecycle Tools
- SonarQube, Nexus, etc. for code and dependency scanning
Required Qualifications:
- An active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly)
- Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field.
- 4-7 years of experience
- Ability to develop and use more complex concepts and processes
- Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties.
- Simulation and modeling experience.
- Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification.
- Ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development.
- Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
- Works generally independent and collaborative in nature
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of secure coding best practices and compliance standards (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.)
- Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with modern software development practices
- Experience with navigating organizational security processes.
- Experience developing and delivering contract deliverables
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
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)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
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Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Poly
- Master's degree or PhD in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or quantitative science field and 10 years of experience as an Image Scientist
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital imaging systems principles and practices
- Experience supporting 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 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 developing, assessing, and implementing Image Quality Equations (IQEs)
- 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
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The Company
What We Do
FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative. Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients. Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.
