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GRVTY

Senior Scientist

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$150K - $235K/yr

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

GRVTY

Senior Scientist

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$150K - $235K/yr

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

GRVTY

Technical Scientist - SME

Springfield, VA · On-site +1

$150K - $235K/yr

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

BlackSky

Senior Director, Account Management

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

Senior Director, Account Management About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own ... Apply knowledge of remote sensing, geospatial analytics, and space-based intelligence solutions to ...

BlackSky

Senior Director, Account Management

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

Senior Director, Account Management About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own ... Apply knowledge of remote sensing, geospatial analytics, and space-based intelligence solutions to ...

Tactica Solutions

Targeting Analyst Senior

Springfield, VA · Remote

$92K - $121K/yr

Direct support to INSCOM's GEOINT and targeting mission * Onsite work in Springfield, VA with a ... Conduct target research, geospatial analysis, remote-sensing analysis, photogrammetric analysis ...

Tactica Solutions

Targeting Analyst Senior

Springfield, VA · Remote

$92K - $121K/yr

Direct support to INSCOM's GEOINT and targeting mission * Onsite work in Springfield, VA with a ... Conduct target research, geospatial analysis, remote-sensing analysis, photogrammetric analysis ...

TalentRemedy

Principal Electrical Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$142K - $174K/yr

... laser, sensing, and remote sensing technologies for demanding spaceflight applications. This ... Direct experience developing, integrating, testing, or qualifying electronics for spaceflight ...

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Reporting to the Associate Director of Data Science, the Senior Data Scientist will work closely ... Guide the selection and use of authoritative datasets, remote sensing products, geospatial methods ...

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

... remote sensing, and environmental modeling workflows that support real-world choices about land, water, conservation, infrastructure, and related challenges. Reporting to the Associate Director of ...

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What is a director of remote sensing?

A Director of Remote Sensing is a senior professional responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of remote sensing projects and teams. They lead initiatives involving satellite imagery, aerial photography, and other sensor-based data collection to support organizational objectives in areas like environmental monitoring, agriculture, defense, and more. Their duties typically include strategic planning, technology evaluation, project management, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the effective use of remote sensing data.

How does a director of remote sensing typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives?

A Director of Remote Sensing often works closely with interdisciplinary teams, including data scientists, GIS specialists, engineers, and project managers, to deliver accurate geospatial insights and solutions. They facilitate communication between technical staff and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring project goals align with organizational strategy. Regular meetings, clear documentation, and active problem-solving are key aspects of their collaborative process. This leadership role requires balancing oversight of technical workflows with fostering innovation and ensuring quality standards across projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of remote sensing, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Remote Sensing, you need expertise in geospatial sciences, image analysis, and project management, typically supported by an advanced degree in remote sensing, geography, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, remote sensing platforms, satellite data processing tools, and relevant certifications (such as GISP or ASPRS) is often required. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills help drive multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement. These competencies ensure effective data-driven decision-making and the successful delivery of complex remote sensing projects.

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Remote Sensing & Nuclear Activity Detection Engineer

Salas O'Brien

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$185K - $195K/yr

Full-time

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Remote Sensing & Nuclear Activity Detection Engineer
Pay range: $185 - $195,000 annually
Who We Are:
TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company and a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As part of Salas O'Brien, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.
Job Summary:
As a full-time Remote Sensing & Nuclear Activity Detection Engineer, you will support program reviews and conferences on mission-critical efforts to prevent, detect, and deter nuclear proliferation worldwide. You will conduct technical analysis, perform program and conference reviews, and advise on detecting nuclear-related activities from stand-off ranges greater than 100 meters from a facility, including airborne, orbital, deep-space, and planetary-based sensing platforms, using your technical expertise in nuclear signatures-radiological, spectral, thermal, seismic, neutron, gamma, and other modalities-and the integration of remote systems capable of identifying, characterizing, and assessing nuclear-related operations. This is a full-time, onsite role supporting Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), located in Washington, DC.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Active Q or Top Secret clearance.
  • 20 or more years of direct nuclear detection, remote sensing, or non-proliferation work experience. DOE SRS tritium operations work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Deep knowledge of nuclear signatures and relevant sensing modalities (e.g., gamma/neutron detection, hyperspectral imaging, thermal infrared analysis, RF anomaly detection).
  • Understanding of satellite or airborne sensing systems, or high-altitude/space-based detection platforms.
  • Strong modeling, analysis, and technical writing skills.
  • Willingness to assist the program team with any task assigned, ranging from hanging posters at program reviews/conferences to taking meeting minutes in assigned mission critical meetings as well as performing your own work scope on complex-wide program proposals reviews and assessments.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's or PhD in nuclear engineering, physics, remote sensing, radiological science, space systems engineering, or related field.
  • Experience working with DOE/NNSA, DoD, NASA, or the Intelligence Community.
  • Familiarity with nuclear fuel cycle processes, facility operations, and proliferation pathways.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
    • Hyperspectral/multispectral payloads
    • Radiation detection instrumentation
    • AI/ML anomaly detection for overhead imagery or sensor data
    • Knowledge of orbital mechanics, space mission design, or planetary remote sensing.

Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $185 - $195,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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TechSource does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
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