Senior Hyperspectral Imaging Systems Engineer
| Company | Peraton |
|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, VA, USA, Chantilly, VA, USA |
| Salary | $112000 – $179000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or a related STEM field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
- 12+ years of experience in systems engineering within DoD/IC environments, including acquisition, requirements, or large-scale systems integration.
- Hands-on experience with hyperspectral imaging: integrating spectral data, supporting spectral exploitation tools, or architecting systems that process and analyze HSI.
- In-depth understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI clearance and successfully pass a polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in integrating HSI and spectral data into advanced exploitation and analysis tools.
- Drive requirements engineering, solution design, testing, and evaluation focused on hyperspectral data processing and application.
- Guide the modernization of legacy systems and workflows by leveraging your HSI expertise to enhance accuracy, resiliency, and automation across cloud and hybrid environments.
- Provide technical leadership in Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), system architecture design, and trade studies involving HSI systems and capabilities.
- Mentor and support mid- and junior-level engineers in HSI integration, spectral tool development, and full-lifecycle systems engineering practices.
- Partner with NGA and mission stakeholders to translate complex mission needs into advanced GEOINT capabilities using HSI technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting NGA and/or mission partners.
- Expertise in cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, hybrid environments) and how they can support spectral data processing.
- Familiarity with GEOINT tradecraft and intelligence production workflows involving spectral imaging.
- Experience aligning technical roadmaps with mission goals and federal acquisition processes.