Senior Research Scientist /Photogrammetric Engineer - TS/SCI

    • KBR
  • Chantilly, VA
  • Posted 14 days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Training and development
C++
Computer vision
Remote sensing
Statistics
Data collection
Security clearance
Electrical engineering
Computer science
Thought leadership
C#
Linear algebra
Photogrammetry
Sensors
Testing
Evaluation
Geospatial analysis
Data
Continuous integration
Mathematics
CSM
API
Facilitation
Fusion
Specification
Algorithms
MATLAB
Python
C
Communication
Writing
IBM Rational
GxP
ENVI
Cloud computing
DoD
Internal communications
Law

Job Details

Title:

Senior Research Scientist /Photogrammetric Engineer - TS/SCI

Research Scientist /Photogrammetric Engineer

***Active TS/SCI Clearance Required***

KBR is seeking a Senior Photogrammetric Engineer (12+ years of Experience) to work on a multi-discipline team that supports various government customers in the Washington Metropolitan Area in the fields of photogrammetry, computer vision, remote sensing, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities/Job Function:

  • Works with a team of photogrammetrists, computer vision scientists, systems engineers, and software developers to implement mathematical models of remote sensing collection systems.
  • Assists in development of sensor models for new data collection systems and methods.
  • Assists in the testing, evaluation, and comparison of new geospatial collection systems.
  • Investigates new methods of registration and data adjustment of geospatial data.
  • Technical assistance in the development of new standards for geospatial data.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Mandatory Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
  • A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position (e.g. photogrammetry, computer vision, electrical engineering, computer science, math, or other engineering)
  • Senior-level experience (12+ years) with the CSM API.
  • Senior-level experience (12+ years) to include guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership in such fields as:

    • Photogrammetry
    • Triangulation
    • Image registration and fusion
    • Relative mensuration
    • Geolocation
    • Coordinate conversions (e.g., Earth Centered Inertial (ECI) to Earth Centered Earth Fixed (ECEF) datum changes)
    • Training and development
    • NSG coordinate systems and associated specifications
  • Ability to prototype algorithms in Matlab, Python, C/C++, C#
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with writing software utilizing Rational Polynomial Coefficients (RPCs) and applying RPCs for analysis of historical remote sensing data.
  • Senior-level experience (12+ years) with geospatial data product and geolocational testing software and evaluation techniques.


Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree in related discipline (e.g. photogrammetry, computer science, math, or engineering)
  • Senior-level experience (12+ years) with Socet GXP, ENVI, and RemoteView.
  • Strong background in linear algebra
  • Experience processing geospatial data in a cloud environment
  • Published author in peer reviewed journals
  • Experience working in the DoD/IC


KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.