Physicist/Remote Sensing Scientist

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Physicist/Remote Sensing Scientist to support a Federal Program in Dayton, OH. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a highly respected, fast-growing Federal Integrator. Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI Clearance is required.



We are seeking an experienced TS/SCI cleared Remote Sensing Scientist / Physicist with a deep understanding of the mathematics/geometry of sensor homography / image stitching. The ideal candidate will have photogrammetry skills and a background with remote sensing principles and sensor/target phenomenology or spectral phenomenology and algorithm development experience across a broad spectral range from visible to thermal. If your strength lies in in domain image processing and data/scene exploitation and you want to work on a compelling project that has to do with enabling next-generation capabilities for national defense, specifically to help shape the future of airborne and space-based surveillance, this position will place you at the cutting edge.
You will support a large R&D program that is focused on providing advanced intelligence capabilities for the benefit of the DoD and IC communities. You will be part of a very high visibility project on a mid-sized team where you will work with seasoned scientists and developers, creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
Develop and apply advanced models for sensor homography, image stitching, and geometric alignment of multi-sensor and/or multi-modal imagery
Analyze remote sensing data using domain-specific knowledge of sensor and target phenomenology (OPIR, EO, MSI, etc)
Implement computer vision and image processing techniques for large-scale scene exploitation
Support development and analysis of persistent collection systems and architectures
Conduct technical studies involving focal plane array characteristics, such as quantum efficiency, flux density, pixel crosstalk, and noise modeling
Utilize Python and/or MATLAB for prototyping, algorithm development, and data analysis to write scientific code for clutter and noise mitigation, image reconstruction, compressive sensing, tracking, detection, feature extraction and classification, stereo, machine learning, signal processing, and radiometric calculations
Collaborate on multidisciplinary R&D efforts and contribute to technical strategy development
Required Must Have Skills:
In-depth understanding of mathematical principles behind image registration, sensor fusion, and geometric modeling
Strong grasp of scientific focal plane array (FPA) concepts, including quantum efficiency, crosstalk, pixel sensitivity, and flux behavior
Familiarity with persistent collection systems, their design considerations, and operational implications
Demonstrated expertise in domain-specific remote sensing, including sensor/target interactions
Proficiency in both Python and MATLAB and for scientific computing and algorithm development
Experience developing or optimizing algorithms for deployment in operational environments
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Scope Polygraph
Desired/Bonus Skills: 
Experience designing and deploying computer vision algorithms in remote sensing workflows
Knowledge of spectral imaging, radiometric calibration, or sensor characterization
Working familiarity with AI/ML techniques applied to spatial or temporal imagery
Record of published work or conference presentations in the fields of remote sensing or sensor modeling
Experience transitioning algorithms from prototype to deployed system in defense or ISR environments