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Senior GEOINT Scientist (SAR & Spectral Exploitation) - Multiple Positions

Location: Dayton, OH (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI EligibilityTravel: Less than 20%

About the Opportunity

NV5 is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior GEOINT Scientist to support operational intelligence missions and applied research and development activities for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC). This role involves the acquisition, processing, modeling, analysis, cataloging, and dissemination of non-literal Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) derived from both active and passive electro-optical sensors, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal infrared data.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of intelligence products, technical reports, presentations, algorithms, analytical tools, workflows, training materials, CAD models, and technical papers that support national security objectives.

About NV5

NV5 is a leading technology solutions and consulting services company with more than 4,500 professionals across 100+ offices worldwide. Through strategic investments and specialized expertise, NV5 helps government and commercial clients solve complex challenges across geospatial, engineering, technology, and intelligence disciplines.

At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data and produce intelligence products.
• Perform non-literal exploitation of both active sensor data (including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)) and passive sensor data (including multispectral, hyperspectral, and thermal infrared imagery).
• Integrate exploitation results with contextual research and electro-optical (EO) literal analysis to provide meaningful intelligence assessments.
• Analyze unique, anomalous, and complex datasets using engineering principles and physics-based analytical approaches.
• Develop and improve processes, methodologies, and workflows to support advanced GEOINT exploitation.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of analytical products prior to dissemination.
• Support algorithm development and process automation through scripting and software-based analytical solutions.
• Produce and deliver intelligence reports, technical papers, briefings, presentations, and training materials.
• Complete all required security, network, and sensor discipline training.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related discipline such as:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Imagery Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in geospatial intelligence, remote sensing, imagery analysis, or a related technical field.
• Strong technical writing, briefing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Imagery Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related STEM field.
• Experience exploiting and analyzing active and passive remote sensing data, including:
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
  • Multispectral Imagery
  • Hyperspectral Imagery
  • Therma Infrared (IR) data
• Experience with GEOINT exploitation and geospatial software tools, including:
  • ENVI
  • SOCET GXP
  • RemoteView
  • ArcGIS
  • Similar imagery analysis platforms
• Experience with scientific programming and data analysis tools such as:
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • R
  • IDL
• Experience developing algorithms, scripting solutions, and automating analytical workflows.

Please note that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain security clearances that may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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