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Remote Sensing Scientist

Dayton, OH · Remote

$91K - $140K/yr

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Riverside Research is seeking a full-time Remote Sensing Scientist in support of the National Air and Space ...

Senior Graphics Software Engineer

$143K - $177K/yr

... remote, research-driven engineering team Company : KēSTA I.T. is a staffing and recruitment company specializing in IT talent placement and workforce solutions. Founded in 2018, the company is ...

ABI Research is fully remote in the U.S., with physical offices in the U.K. and Singapore. Analysts may be fully remote, report to an office, or operate in a hybrid role based on skills and ...

ABI Research is fully remote in the U.S., with physical offices in the U.K. and Singapore. Analysts may be fully remote, report to an office, or operate in a hybrid role based on skills and ...

Research Analyst

$61K - $75K/hr

... remote team; and * A learning mindset - you are comfortable entering unfamiliar substantive areas, asking thoughtful questions, and steadily building the knowledge needed to produce sound analysis.

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote research in the United States is $53.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $59.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote research?

A Remote Research job involves conducting studies, analyzing data, and gathering insights from a remote location, without being physically present in a traditional office. Researchers may work in various fields such as market research, academic studies, or user experience testing. They use digital tools to collect and analyze information, collaborate with teams, and present findings. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in research methodologies. It offers flexibility but also requires self-discipline and effective communication.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote research?

To thrive in Remote Research, you need strong analytical, critical thinking, and data analysis skills, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, market research, or scientific disciplines. Experience with research databases, statistical tools like SPSS or R, and data visualization platforms is highly beneficial. Exceptional written communication, self-motivation, and time management skills distinguish top performers in this remote setting. These abilities ensure high-quality, independent work and reliable research outcomes while collaborating virtually with teams.

What are some common challenges faced in remote research and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges in Remote Research positions is maintaining effective communication and collaboration with team members across different locations and time zones. Researchers may also need to independently manage their workload and ensure access to up-to-date resources or data, which requires strong organizational skills. To overcome these obstacles, utilizing collaborative platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams, maintaining clear written records, and establishing regular check-in meetings are highly effective. Adapting to these remote work dynamics helps build strong partnerships and ensures research projects remain on track and impactful.

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Infographic showing various Remote Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 74% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,337 per year, or $53.5 per hour.

Remote Sensing Scientist

Riverside Research

Dayton, OH • Remote

$91K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 hours ago


Job description

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a full-time Remote Sensing Scientist in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. You will be working with a team of Riverside Research, government, military, and contractor personnel to apply experience with intelligence analysis and remote sensing technologies to answer specific science, technology, and innovation problems. This work is in support of US Air Force and Intelligence Community programs.

Responsibilities

  • Identify candidate technologies that show promise to disrupt the evolutionary advance of military technologies
  • Assess viability of novel technologies identified and prioritize and/or recommend areas that require more detailed evaluation
  • Prioritize topics of interest; identify both open and classified sources of information on foreign research in relevant topic areas
  • Identify conferences or symposia addressing critical technology
  • Document state of research and leading research actors in relevant candidate technologies
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or comparable technical degree; non-technical degree with experience will be considered
  • 4-5 years of experience working with overhead EO-IR data
  • Experience with intelligence community overhead EO-IR data sources
  • Experience with common remote sensing EO-IR data formats

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or comparable technical degree
  • Experience working with spectral and thermal signatures and libraries
  • Knowledge of standard spectral and thermal imaging data formats

Global Comp

$91,000 - $140,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.