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Mitre

Biometrics Engineer

Bridgeport, WV

In this role, you will apply your software engineering expertise to biometric application development and testing and evaluation of biometrics to provide unbiased, objective recommendations to ...

Mitre

Biometrics Engineer

Mclean, VA

In this role, you will apply your software engineering expertise to biometric application development and testing and evaluation of biometrics to provide unbiased, objective recommendations to ...

Mitre

Senior Biometrics Engineer

Mclean, VA

$105K - $145K/yr

In this role, you will apply your software engineering expertise to biometric application development and testing and evaluation of biometrics to provide unbiased, objective recommendations to ...

Assa Abloy

Biometric Evangelist

Austin, TX · On-site

  • PTO

Partnering with Sales, Business Development, Product, Marketing, and Sales Engineering to build awareness, pipeline influence, and adoption of biometric reader solutions. * Delivering customer-facing ...

ASSA ABLOY

Biometric Evangelist

Austin, TX · Remote

  • PTO

Partnering with Sales, Business Development, Product, Marketing, and Sales Engineering to build awareness, pipeline influence, and adoption of biometric reader solutions. * Delivering customer-facing ...

ASSA ABLOY

Biometric Evangelist

Austin, TX · On-site

  • PTO

Partnering with Sales, Business Development, Product, Marketing, and Sales Engineering to build awareness, pipeline influence, and adoption of biometric reader solutions. * Delivering customer-facing ...

Leidos

Biometrics Software Engineer (SME)

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$154K - $278K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Biometric Integration: Design and implement software modules to integrate various biometric ... Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party applications to ...

Leidos

Biometrics Software Engineer (SME)

Bethesda, MD

$154K - $278K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Biometric Integration: Design and implement software modules to integrate various biometric ... Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party applications to ...

Leidos

Principal Biometrics Software Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Biometric Integration: Design and implement software modules to integrate various biometric ... Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party applications to ...

Leidos

Principal Biometrics Software Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$131K - $237K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Biometric Integration: Design and implement software modules to integrate various biometric ... Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party applications to ...

Thales

Biometrics and AI Research Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$223K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design and execute sophisticated experiments utilizing large-scale biometric datasets to evaluate ... Software Engineering * Develop high-quality, secure, production-oriented software prototypes and ...

Thales

Biometrics and AI Research Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$215K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design and execute sophisticated experiments utilizing large-scale biometric datasets to evaluate ... Software Engineering * Develop high-quality, secure, production-oriented software prototypes and ...

Thales USA

Biometrics and AI Research Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$223K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design and execute sophisticated experiments utilizing large-scale biometric datasets to evaluate ... Software Engineering * Develop high-quality, secure, production-oriented software prototypes and ...

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How much do biometric engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for biometric engineer in the United States is $60.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biometric engineer?

A Biometric Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and implements systems that use biological characteristics—such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, or voice recognition—for identification and security purposes. They work on both the hardware and software aspects of biometric technologies, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and security. Biometric Engineers are employed in various industries, including security, healthcare, and consumer electronics, to create and maintain systems that authenticate and protect user identities. Their work involves research, algorithm development, data analysis, and system integration to improve biometric recognition methods.

What are some common challenges faced by biometric engineers when integrating new biometric systems into existing infrastructure?

Biometric Engineers often encounter challenges when integrating new systems, such as ensuring compatibility with legacy hardware and software, maintaining data security and privacy, and minimizing disruptions to daily operations. They must address interoperability issues between different biometric modalities (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition) and existing authentication processes. Effective collaboration with IT teams and end-users is critical to identify potential bottlenecks and develop seamless integration strategies that comply with organizational and regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biometric engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biometric Engineer, you need strong expertise in computer science, pattern recognition, and mathematics, typically supported by a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with biometric systems (such as fingerprint, facial, or iris recognition), programming languages (like Python or C++), and machine learning frameworks is essential, along with industry certifications like Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP). Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving are crucial soft skills for developing secure, accurate, and user-friendly systems. These skills ensure the creation of reliable biometric solutions that protect sensitive data and enhance user authentication processes.
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Biometrics Engineer at Mitre Bridgeport, WV

Fairweather, LLC

Bridgeport, WV • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

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Posted 13 days ago

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Biometrics Engineer job at Mitre. Bridgeport, WV.

Job Description

Job Description

Join a dynamic, fast-paced MITRE team in supporting the sponsor to develop biometric related applications and support research activities.

Key Functions:

In this role, you will apply your software engineering expertise to biometric application development and testing and evaluation of biometrics to provide unbiased, objective recommendations to customers. Must be a proactive self-starter with excellent organization and listening skills who works well in a dynamic work environment with multiple priorities. Must show a strong interest in software development applied to biometric systems, and have strong knowledge of object-oriented design concepts, design patterns and data structures.

Required Qualifications:

BS degree in Computer Science or Biometrics (Level 2). BS and 3 years of related experience or MS and 1 years of related experience or PhD (Level 3) in Computer Science or Biometrics. Background in biometrics, image/video/signal processing, pattern recognition, computer vision, machine learning and statistical analysis. Experience in C/C++, C#, Java/J2EE development. Scripting knowledge (Bash, Perl, Python).

Travel Statement:

This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time as well as some local travel.

Clearance Statement:

Security Clearance is not required for this initial assignment. However for future opportunities a government security investigation may be required.

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