Senior Scientist
Dayton, Ohio, United States On-site
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About the role
GRVTY is looking for a Senior Scientist to support research, algorithm development, and advanced analytics for overhead persistent infrared and electro-optical/infrared sensing systems. This is a technically demanding role centered on OPIR phenomenology, optical signature characterization, and sensor performance analysis in direct support of national security missions at a customer facility in Dayton, Ohio. You will work alongside algorithm engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop and apply physics-based models, image science methods, and multi-platform remote sensing analytics. The work is fast-paced and mission-driven — requirements shift, collection windows are finite, and the analysis you produce informs real decisions. We are looking for someone who has done this work before, can operate with autonomy, and brings enough depth in OPIR to hit the ground running.
What you'll bring
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in Image Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on OPIR experience, with demonstrated work in EO/IR phenomenology, optical signature analysis, or sensor performance assessment.
- Experience with image processing and digital signal processing tools for short-wave and mid-wave infrared data.
- Experience applying algorithms for target detection and background suppression in OPIR or EO/IR contexts.
- Familiarity with multi-data stream ingest and analysis techniques.
- Working knowledge of the TCPED process as applied to OPIR collection and exploitation.
- Strong documentation and communication skills — you will be writing technical reports and briefing customers, not just doing the analysis.
- Able to work independently and manage priorities without significant hand-holding.
- Master's degree in Image Science, Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Direct experience with optical signature modeling and EO/IR phenomenology characterization.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, IDL, or C/C++ for algorithm development or data analysis.