About the role
Senior Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer #895
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Minimum Years’ Experience: 10 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development
Dayton, Ohio - 100% onsite
Overall Assignment Description:
Allen Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in infrared sensing, space-based missile warning systems, data exploitation, and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and remote-sensing software development.
This role requires demonstrated experience working with complex sensor systems, developing and testing advanced analytical capabilities, and collaborating with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation sensing technologies.
Responsibilities • Lead the prototyping and development of advanced OPIR data-processing algorithms and support their transition into operational environments. • Evaluate and troubleshoot data-processing pipelines, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation strategies. • Develop white papers, technical documentation, and technology-transition plans. • Collaborate with research organizations, Department of Defense stakeholders, Intelligence Community organizations, and external agencies.
Required Qualifications • Active TS/SCI clearance. • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field. • At least 10 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development. • Advanced understanding of EO/IR signal processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, and target-system phenomenology. • Detailed experience with OPIR data formats and processing pipelines. • Advanced Python development skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose sensor-performance issues, data anomalies, and software problems.
Desired Qualifications • Direct experience performing OPIR analysis. • Master’s degree in computer engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field. • Experience collaborating with NGA, NASIC, or other Intelligence Community organizations.
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