Hyperspectral Imagery Scientist

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking an Imagery Scientist to join our Charlottesville, VA team supporting the Army's National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). The candidate will work alongside recognized experts in the hyperspectral remote sensing community to modernize and advance the field of hyperspectral remote sensing. In this role, you will exploit full-spectrum hyperspectral data, develop and test new exploitation methods, and characterize spectral sensors from the lab to the field.

What You'll be Owning

• Conduct imagery science in support of ground forces intelligence requirements
• Process and exploit data, with an emphasis on full-spectrum hyperspectral data, to support Army information needs
• Develop new, and modernize existing algorithms, tools, and methodologies for exploitation of hyperspectral imagery (HSI)
• Conduct research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) to identify new remote sensing applications, with emphasis on HSI
• Characterize data from existing and emerging ground, air, and space-based spectral and remote sensing sensors
• Operate field and lab instrumentation such as the ASD FieldSpec, Exoscan 4100, Cary 5000, Thermo Fisher iS50, and other radiometers, as well as weather monitoring and calibration equipment, at CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Author technical papers and presentations and present findings at community symposiums, meetings, and working groups

What You Must Have

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Graduate degree in a science or academic program that heavily incorporates remote sensing, such as geosciences, atmospheric science, chemistry, physics, or mathematics
• Applied imagery science experience at one of the following levels:
  • Mid: 8+ years of applied experience
  • Senior: 12+ years of applied experience
• Expertise using ENVI, ArcGIS, and QGIS
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively and comfortable communicating directly with customers

What Would be Nice to Have

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• PhD in a related field of study
• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to train, tune, test, and deploy models

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

• The pay range for this position is: $140,000 - $180,000