Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist
Riverside Research Institute
Summary
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.
Job description
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
- Master'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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Company overview
Riverside Research Institute is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1967 and chartered to advance scientific research for the benefit of the U.S. government and public interest. Operating as a national security nonprofit, the institute specializes in delivering innovative solutions for the defense and intelligence communities' most challenging problems. Through its open innovation concept, Riverside Research conducts multidisciplinary research and development across diverse technological domains including artificial intelligence, machine learning, optics and photonics, electromagnetics, plasma physics, radio frequency systems, and biomedical engineering. The organization focuses on moving science from the laboratory to the field by building teams of recognized experts who deliver high-value solutions and services to government customers. With a strong emphasis on national security, Riverside Research provides technical, engineering, and advisory support to agencies such as the Department of Defense, Air Force Research Laboratory, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and other federal organizations. The institute's work spans critical areas including cybersecurity, sensor technologies, trusted systems, modeling and simulation, and advanced radar development, positioning it as a key partner in advancing U.S. technological capabilities for defense and intelligence applications.