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Hyperspectral Image Scientist

Springfield, VA · On-site +1

$92K - $166K/yr

The Senior Hyperspectral Image Scientist will provide subject matter expertise in spectral data ... Integrate hyperspectral analytics with other GEOINT, remote sensing, and intelligence data sources.

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Senior Scientist

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$94K - $128K/yr

Conduct multi-platform remote sensing analytics across varied sensors, collection geometries, and ... Direct experience with optical signature modeling and EO/IR phenomenology characterization.

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director remote sensing scientist in the United States is $127,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Remote Sensing ScientistRemote Sensing Analyst
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's/PhD), specialized certificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in related field
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, team managementData analysis, image processing, GIS work
Industry UsageResearch institutions, government agencies, large corporationsEnvironmental firms, consulting agencies, research projects
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles and responsibilitiesTechnical data analysis and processing tasks

The main difference between a Director Remote Sensing Scientist and a Remote Sensing Analyst lies in their responsibilities and experience level. The director typically oversees projects, manages teams, and sets strategic goals, requiring advanced credentials and leadership skills. In contrast, the analyst focuses on technical data processing and analysis, often with a more hands-on role. Both roles are vital in remote sensing but serve different functions within organizations.

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Remote Sensing Software Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Dayton, OH • On-site, Remote

$86K - $198K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Remote Work:
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Job Number:
R0242685
Location:
Dayton,OH,US
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Remote Sensing Software Engineer, Senior
The Opportunity
As a Senior Remote Sensing Software Engineer, you will architect advanced SDA and remote sensing exploitation pipelines, guide technical direction, and lead multi-disciplinary teams building high-fidelity space observation analytics. You will shape next-generation tools that integrate imaging physics, ML-based behavior inference, and multi-sensor fusion.
You'll join a collaborative technical delivery team where you'll contribute to secure, reliable, user-centric tools that accelerate mission outcomes.
What You'll Do:
  • Architect end-to-end remote sensing processing systems for EO/IR missions
  • Lead development of radiometric and spectral response models
  • Oversee advanced imaging algorithms including multi-frame super-resolution, deconvolution, target phenomenology detection, and low-SNR enhancement
  • Direct ML-based anomaly detection, behavior classification, and object discrimination frameworks
  • Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian or ML-based methods
  • Lead trajectory estimation and 3D kinematic modeling, including IOD, parallax exploitation, and uncertainty quantification
  • Architect scalable scientific computing solutions using Python, C++, CUDA, HPC clusters, or cloud-native platforms
  • Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission leadership

Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
  • 8+ years of experience in remote sensing, image or signal processing, or GEOINT data exploitation
  • Experience with orbital mechanics, satellite characterization, Domain-specific applications or SDA operational workflows
  • Experience with Python, scientific Python packages or other Object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or JavaScript
  • Experience architecting with large-scale software environments such as CUDA, HPC or cloud
  • Experience with ML systems for imagery processing, target detection, tracking, or object classification
  • Experience with administration of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Kubernetes, Docker, or Jenkins
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:
  • Experience with remote sensing systems in support of missile warning or tracking missions
  • Experience with building or training synthetic models for simulation-aided training
  • Experience integrating EO/IR, RF, Radar, or GEOINT tracks into fused solutions
  • Experience with uncertainty quantification, Kalman filtering, or tracking algorithms
  • Experience with AI-augmented development workflows or agentic tools
  • Ability to display a record of publications, whitepapers, presentations or mission briefings
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field preferred; Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field a plus

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the firm also serves major corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Founded in 1914 by Edwin G. Booz, the company has a long-standing tradition of helping clients achieve success by delivering a wide range of consulting services that include strategic planning, human capital and learning, communication, systems development, and others. The company's mission is to empower people to change the world, and it has a reputation for maintaining the highest standards of integrity and-excellence.

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Year founded

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