Riverside Research is seeking a Senior Spectral Scientist with experience in Optical & Infrared Spectral Modeling to lead development, sustainment, and validation of EO/IR spectral signature models for Department of War and Intelligence Community customers.
This position is located in Beavercreek, OH.
Responsibilities- Lead development, validation, and sustainment of spectral signature models including EO/IR radiometric algorithms.
- Translate materials characterization datasets into physics-based models.
- Oversee development and integration of environmental correction models.
- Lead improvements to space weathering models incorporating material degradation physics.
- Validate models using laboratory measurements and synthetic test environments.
- Ensure interoperability between spectral models and spectral model databases.
- Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to modeling teams.
- Prepare technical reports and present findings to government and internal stakeholders.
- At least 8 years of experience in EO/IR spectral modeling, radiometry, or hyperspectral exploitation with a Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Sciences, Applied Mathematics, or similar field or equivalent work experience.
- Experience implementing and validating atmospheric correction models.
- Strong scientific programming skills (Python, MATLAB).
- Experience validating physical models using laboratory or remote sensing data.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
- U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI/SAP.
- Experience with material spectral signature generation or degradation modeling.
- Experience with uncertainty quantification or numerical optimization.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary research environment.
Skills Required
- At least 8 years of experience in EO/IR spectral modeling, radiometry, or hyperspectral exploitation
- Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Sciences, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience
- Experience implementing and validating atmospheric correction models
- Strong scientific programming skills in Python and MATLAB
- Experience validating physical models using laboratory or remote sensing data
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex technical information clearly
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI/SAP
- Experience with material spectral signature generation or degradation modeling
- Experience with uncertainty quantification or numerical optimization
- Experience in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary research environment
What We Do
Founded in 1967, Riverside Research is a not-for-profit organization chartered to advance scientific research for the benefit of the US government and in the public interest. Through our open innovation concept, we invest in multi-disciplinary research and development and encourage collaboration to accelerate innovation and advance science. Riverside Research conducts independent research in machine learning, trusted systems, optics and photonics, electromagnetics, plasma physics, radio frequency systems, and biomedical engineering. We move science from the laboratory to the field by building teams of recognized experts who deliver effective, high-value solutions and services to our customers. From public service to national security, we aspire to be a valued partner through our unwavering commitment to innovative and mission-focused solutions.
