Senior Lead Scientist (Remote Sensing)

About the role

Awetomaton is seeking a Senior Lead Scientist to support existing customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. In this role you will lead a team of 3-5 developing R&D algorithms to derive insights from Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). You will be applying expertise in imagery science to write software in Python using modern libraries and Software Engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-5 in developing R&D algorithms for GEOINT
• Design and deploy innovative algorithms for image processing (both conventional and machine-learning)
• Manage cloud-deployed full-stack web application solutions
• Solve complex technical challenges for existing customers

Requirements

• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Experience leading teams in a dynamic R&D environment
• Expertise in GEOINT image processing and data exploitation using Python
• Familiarity with algorithm deployment concepts including containerization, cloud and platform environments

Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
• Ten (10) years of minimum experience in a image processing focused engineering career (Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, etc.)
• Eight (8) years of minimum experience developing image processing solutions in Python
• Eight (8) years of minimum experience with processing, exploitation, and algorithm development of GEOINT datasets
• Five (5) years of minimum experience with full-stack web development using Python FastAPI, React, TypeScript or equivalent technologies.
• Two (2) years of minimum experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.) and associated cloud deployments.
• Mastery of software configuration management using Git.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
• Expertise developing modular, reusable software via strong Object-Oriented Software development practices
• Experience using GitFlow and GitOps workflows using team repository (GitHub / Gitlab / etc.)

Benefits

• Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
• 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
• Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
• Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
• Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
• MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.