Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist

About the role

Riverside Research is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical (EO) Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist to support advanced exploitation, research, and analysis of EO and multispectral imagery in Falls Church VA. This role requires a strong foundation in image science, sensor modeling, phenomenology, and production of mission-driven GEOINT products. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with government customers, engineers, and analysts to enhance exploitation workflows and deliver impactful intelligence for DoD and Intelligence Community missions.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced exploitation and analysis of EO, MS, VNIR/SWIR, and related sensor data
• Generate high-quality GEOINT products including feature extraction, change detection, spectral analyses, 3D/DEM products, and intelligence assessments
• Conduct image-quality evaluations, radiometric/geomagnetic corrections, and sensor performance studies
• Support modeling, simulation, and characterization of EO systems and collection strategies
• Develop, refine, and apply algorithms for automated detection, classification, and image enhancement (Python, MATLAB, ENVI/IDL, or similar tools)
• Integrate AI/ML approaches to improve exploitation efficiency and automate analytic workflows
• Collaborate with engineers and mission partners to refine sensor requirements and assess exploitation impacts
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, reports, and demonstrations to customers and senior leadership
• Ensure timely development and delivery of mission-relevant GEOINT products supporting operational and strategic intelligence requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in EO exploitation, spectral analysis, or image science
• Proficiency with EO exploitation tools (ENVI/IDL, ERDAS, ArcGIS, GDAL, or similar)
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB
• Experience with radiometric, spectral, and spatial exploitation of EO systems
• Understanding of GEOINT production workflows and quality standards
• Active TS or higher clearance

Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in Remote Sensing, Image Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience applying ML/AI to EO or multispectral imagery
• Familiarity with hyperspectral analysis, photogrammetry, or 3D extraction workflows
• Understanding of sensor modeling and system performance characterization
• GEOINT professional certification
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community customers
• Strong written, verbal, and technical presentation skills