What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imagery Scientist OPIR-Expert level position at Solis Applied Science?
Job Description
Solis Applied Science is seeking an Expert level Imagery Scientist Overhead Persistent Infrared specialist to support by providing technical advisory and assistance across various OPIR-related programs aligned with NGA-D mission goals and objectives. Position is in the Denver , Colorado area.
Responsibilities
OPIR Experts will provide technical guidance and oversight to junior scientists and engineers on OPIR projects, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, standards, and best practices. This includes reviewing and providing feedback on technical reports, offering expert advice on experimental design and methodology, and ensuring the quality and integrity of the data.
Required Skills
- Must possess a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS / SCI)
- Must be able to obtain a CI polygraph
- Strong understanding of OPIR systems and their role in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).
- Familiarity with infrared sensor technologies, including both thermal infrared and long-wave infrared detection.
- Knowledge of sensor design, calibration, and performance analysis, especially in satellite-based OPIR systems.
- Understanding of data processing, geospatial analysis, and image interpretation related to OPIR data.
- Experience with signal processing and algorithms used to enhance infrared data.
- Familiarity with related software tools for processing and visualizing OPIR data (e.g., remote sensing software, GIS tools).
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex OPIR data for intelligence purposes.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues in data quality, sensor performance, and operational effectiveness.
- Familiarity with the integration of OPIR data with other sensor systems for multi-sensor fusion and enhanced situational awareness.
- Proficiency in geospatial software (e.g., ArcGIS), data processing tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python), and specialized OPIR analysis platforms.
Desired Skills
About Solis Applied Science
Solis Applied Science (Solis), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, was founded in 2016 by remote sensing experts, with deep-rooted academic, federal, military, and industry applied science backgrounds. From the onset, the focus of Solis has been to develop critical customer capabilities and apply novel technologies to problems across the remote sensing continuum. The result is a distinct appreciation of how remote sensing technologies can influence real-world situations and a genuine desire to assist our customers in adapting to an ever-changing, technology-driven environment. Our innovative, common-sense solutions solve the most complex problems our customers face and maximize return on their technology investments.
