Image Science Support/Imagery Analyst IV

Leverage Software Suites

Leveraging MATLAB or other Government-approved software suites, state-of-the-art image processing techniques, and sensor knowledge, the contractor shall research, develop, test, and deliver tools, techniques, and/or procedures to improve product effectiveness and image quality (e.g., applying an improved Point Spread Function) as prioritized by the Government technical monitor.

Test Procedures and Deliverables

• Develop and execute test procedures using representative Government-provided datasets to demonstrate correct operation and characterize impacts to image quality and product performance.
• File output shall be in standard formats including, but not limited to, TIFF-PL, HDF5, and NITF, in accordance with Government specified formatting profiles and metadata requirements.

Documentation and Deliverables

• Document and deliver all computations, processing steps, parameters, assumptions, and limitations to ensure repeatability and traceability.
• Provide configuration-controlled releases including source code, dependency/build instructions, and release notes.
• Deliver algorithm description documentation, source code, and a user’s manual (and installation/quick-start guidance) for each capability.
• Develop and provide training for any delivered processing tools.
• Deliver all products to NSIC for Government final acceptance testing.

Support and Technical Assistance

The contractor shall support Government acceptance and implementation by providing technical assistance and resolving identified defects, as directed.

Site-Based Work

All work shall be performed on site and coordinated with the Government technical monitor in accordance with applicable security and network policies.

Software Development

The contractor shall design and develop software to post-process electro-optical (EO) data at various levels of fidelity (including empirical studies and results), proof-of-concept EO processing prototypes, operational EO techniques, and transition paths to other data environments and customers/consumers.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Image Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline plus a minimum of 10+ years of experience in image science, image processing, remote sensing/sensor phenomenology, computational imaging, scientific programming, algorithm development, and analysis, or equivalent experience/responsibility.

About QSL

QSL was founded by Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, who retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. They established QSL to support the nation’s response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.

Benefits

• Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.