Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.
 
 All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist to support advanced exploitation, research, and analysis of EO and multispectral imagery in Falls Church VA. This role requires a strong foundation in image science, sensor modeling, phenomenology, and production of mission-driven GEOINT products. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with government customers, engineers, and analysts to enhance exploitation workflows and deliver impactful intelligence for DoD and Intelligence Community missions.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced exploitation and analysis of EO, MS, VNIR/SWIR, and related sensor data
  • Generate high-quality GEOINT products including feature extraction, change detection, spectral analyses, 3D/DEM products, and intelligence assessments
  • Conduct image-quality evaluations, radiometric/geomagnetic corrections, and sensor performance studies
  • Support modeling, simulation, and characterization of EO systems and collection strategies
  • Develop, refine, and apply algorithms for automated detection, classification, and image enhancement (Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, or similar tools)
  • Integrate AI/ML approaches to improve exploitation efficiency and automate analytic workflows
  • Collaborate with engineers and mission partners to refine sensor requirements and assess exploitation impacts
  • Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, and demonstrations to customers and senior leadership
  • Ensure timely development and delivery of mission-relevant GEOINT products supporting operational and strategic intelligence requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years of experience in EO exploitation, spectral analysis, or image science
  • Proficiency with EO exploitation tools (ENVI/IDL, ERDAS, ArcGIS, GDAL, or similar)
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB
  • Experience with radiometric, spectral, and spatial exploitation of EO systems
  • Understanding of GEOINT production workflows and quality standards
  • Active TS or higher clearance

Desired Qualifications
• Mater’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Experience applying ML/AI to EO or multispectral imagery
• Familiarity with hyperspectral analysis, photogrammetry, or 3D extraction workflows
  • Understanding of sensor modeling and system performance characterization
  • GEOINT professional certification
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers
  • Strong written, verbal, and technical presentation skills