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The ideal candidate is an experienced EO imagery scientist with a passion for advanced scientific problem solving, imagery exploitation, and operational intelligence support. This role will drive solutions informed by specific phenomenology limitations and advantages of sensors and platforms.\nWhat You'll be Owning\nIntegrate emerging sensors and platforms into existing data pipelines and workflows, including:Developing pipelines and relevant data structures for emerging capabilities\nIncorporating new data types into existing data workflows\n\nConduct assessment of potential differences between new sensor characteristics and capabilities compared to currently utilized platforms\nAssess potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure characteristics in regard to changes to:Databases and schemas\nAPIs and other ETL-related processes\nIngestion and movement of data within the existing data operations pipeline\n\nDetermine how to acquire new data, including:Potential latency associated with acquisition\nData formats and security domains\n\nDetermine how to pre-process and standardize data to match existing standards or be transformed into a usable state for labeling and model development purposes, including:Converting between file format types\nTiling full-size images into specified sizes or geospatial bounds\n\nInvestigate gaps in emerging sensor capabilities that may require supplementation from other sources\nCollaborate with SAR Imagery Scientists to provide coincident EO imagery aligned with geographic areas and temporal windows of emerging capabilities\nDevelop and implement mathematical conversion models to:Transform data labels across multiple imagery types\nConvert between orthorectified and non-orthorectified imagery\n\nDevelop methods to execute tiling and pre-processing of full-size raw imagery into specified sizes and data formats while maintaining metadata and data integrity\nGenerate tiles from full-size image collects with specified pixel dimensions or geospatial boundaries, accounting for orthorectification to ensure geospatial accuracy at tile edgesAnalyze and assess image quality and sensor metadata to:\n\nExecute day-to-day management of all imagery curation, acquisition, and pre-processing activities, including:\nWhat You Must Have\nActive TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly\nExhibit understanding of:Collection and phenomenology\nImage formation processes\nExploitation products and methodologies\n\nExperience exploiting the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., electro-optical) to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest\nExperience developing, testing, and evaluating:New algorithms, processes, methodologies, and exploitation products\nAutomated scientific workflows using advanced processing tools including:Python\nMATLAB\nGoogle Earth Engine\n\nDeep understanding of:Remote sensing principles\nAdvanced imagery processing and exploitation methods\nSensor and platform limitations and advantages\n\nProven ability to communicate technical concepts to:Technical audiences\nNon-technical stakeholders\nIntelligence users\n\nWhat Would be Nice to Have\nExperience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to EO imagery and data to address intelligence problems\nPay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.\nWe’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nOur benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.\nThe pay range for this position is: $180,000 - $210,000\nPay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.\nWe’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nOur benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.\nVirginia Pay Range\n$180,000—$210,000 USD\nWhy Choose GRVTY\nThe toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.\nWe partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.\nAt GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.\n Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision \n Health Savings Account with company contribution \n Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays \n Paid Parental Leave \n 401k with generous company match \n Training and Development Opportunities \n Award Programs \n Variety of Company Sponsored Events\nEEO Statement\nGRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. \nAnyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email  or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) \nPlease review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. 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