Image Scientist - Journeyman

Title :

Image Scientist - Journeyman

KBR is seekinga Image Scientist to support government customers in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Image Scientist (Journeyman) providesexpertise in imagery science, imagery analysis, and photogrammetry that enables the detailed technical analysis of GEOINT product quality.

The journeymanimagery scientists will provide oversight and continuity of knowledge to the team, as well as support the broad range of assessments and assessment tasks both independent and with senior guidance.

This individual will also support algorithm development and validation related to imagery science tasks.

Responsibilities :

Provide imagery scientist support through accomplishment of technical reviews, consultations, oversight of proposed and executed GEOINT product quality assessments and studies, and strategic level product quality direction.

Provide image processing algorithm validation and verification in support of GEOINT product quality assessments or ad hoc customer requests.

Provide imagery science services and analysis in support of GEOINT product quality assessments for the full range of traditional and non-traditional imaging systems, products, and data formats;

sensor fidelity assessment, pixel registration assessment, Tonal Transfer Curve assessments, Relative Edge Response assessment, MTF and Signal to Noise Ratio assessment, and other product quality parameters.

Support algorithm development in support of imagery science tasks and assessment of various product quality parameters.

Provide photogrammetric services and engineering in support of the full range of traditional and non-traditional imaging systems and products;

assessment of product geolocation accuracy using verified geolocation of a known features, verifying mensuration accuracy through measurement of known objects, calculating ground sample distance, and other photogrammetric analyses as directed.

Provide imagery analyst support through technical review, consultation, and oversight of proposed and executed product quality assessments and studies, and strategic level product quality direction.

Provide imagery analyst services in support of GEOINT product quality assessment planning, execution, and results analysis;

imagery review, artifact analysis, NIIRS evaluations (absolute NIIRS, delta NIIRS, and ENS NIIRS evaluations), display performance assessments, etc.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

A minimum of 3 years of experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in image science, remote sensing, earth science, physical science, engineering, or similar engineering / science field.

Strong Experience with SAR, IR, Spectral, LIDAR, ArcGIS, RSI ENVI, and photogrammetry.

Experience in applied image processing and scientific analysis of imagery (SAR, IR, Spectral, Lidar, photogrammetry), knowledge of image formation, and associated discipline phenomenology.

Experience in scientifically processing imagery (SAR, IR, Spectral, Lidar) from Civil and Commercial imaging systems, proficiency with techniques, algorithms, and scientific analysis of associated discipline data processing using RSI ENVI.

Experience with GOTS applications such as FSTK and AGITK.

Ability to work in a very dynamic and demanding work environment.

Must be a self-starter, able to operate with little guidance.

Must be a self-starter, able to operate with little guidance.

Security Clearance Requirements : Active TS / SCI (with Poly preferred)

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.