Allen Integrated Solutions
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

Senior Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer #895

Location
Dayton, OH · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • TS/SCI clearance
  • EO/IR signal processing
  • machine learning
  • OPIR data processing pipelines
  • Python

Also useful

  • NGA
  • remote sensing

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Minimum Years' Experience: 10 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development

Dayton, Ohio - 100% onsite

Overall Assignment Description

Allen Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in infrared sensing, space-based missile warning systems, data exploitation, and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and remote-sensing software development.

This role requires demonstrated experience working with complex sensor systems, developing and testing advanced analytical capabilities, and collaborating with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the prototyping and development of advanced OPIR data-processing algorithms and support their transition into operational environments.
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot data-processing pipelines, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation strategies.
  • Develop white papers, technical documentation, and technology-transition plans.
  • Collaborate with research organizations, Department of Defense stakeholders, Intelligence Community organizations, and external agencies.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development.
  • Advanced understanding of EO/IR signal processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, and target-system phenomenology.
  • Detailed experience with OPIR data formats and processing pipelines.
  • Advanced Python development skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose sensor-performance issues, data anomalies, and software problems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct experience performing OPIR analysis.
  • Master's degree in computer engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience collaborating with NGA, NASIC, or other Intelligence Community organizations.
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