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Systems Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR) Location: Linthicum, MD Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Schedule: 100% Onsite
Overview Our client is seeking a Systems Algorithm Engineer to serve as a technical leader supporting advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing programs. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in EO/IR systems, algorithm development, signal processing, and technical leadership. The selected candidate will lead the development of innovative sensing technologies, AI/ML-enabled solutions, and advanced signal exploitation capabilities supporting emerging mission needs. Working alongside physicists, systems engineers, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML specialists, you will help define technical strategy, guide research and development efforts, and develop next-generation EO/IR capabilities.
Key Responsibilities * Lead the technical execution of advanced EO/IR research and development programs.
* Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior and mid-level engineering team members.
* Guide the development, integration, testing, and deployment of novel EO/IR algorithms.
* Develop and maintain physics-based sensor models and high-fidelity simulations.
* Analyze sensor data and generate synthetic datasets using advanced modeling techniques.
* Evaluate system performance and establish meaningful performance metrics.
* Assess data quality and identify impacts of sensor artifacts and environmental effects.
* Represent system performance through analytical and functional modeling techniques.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, signal processing, physics, and AI/ML experts.
* Support customer engagements and communicate technical achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
* Define technical roadmaps and contribute to internal research and development initiatives.
* Develop innovative concepts and approaches to solve complex sensing challenges.Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM field with 14+ years of experience, OR
* Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, OR
* PhD with 10+ years of experience.
* An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
* Experience leading engineering teams and managing successful customer interactions.
* Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
* Experience using technical computing tools such as Python and/or MATLAB.
* Experience working with airborne and/or space-based EO/IR sensor systems.
* Strong understanding of physics-based detection methods and sensor phenomenology.
* Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications * Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
* Experience writing technical proposals and supporting business development efforts.
* Experience serving as a Principal Investigator or Technical Lead on R&D programs.
* Experience developing and executing internal research and development initiatives.
* Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance, SAP access, and/or SCI eligibility/access.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.
* Experience with AI/ML applications, signal processing, and advanced sensor modeling. Required Skills : Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) algorithms, Build and maintain physics-based sensor models Basic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check : Yes Drug Screen : Yes Notes :
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