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Remote Sensing Engineer

Riverside Research
Dayton, OH Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026
Remote Sensing Engineer
Location US-OH-Dayton
ID 2026-4347
Category Research & Development Position Type Full Time Salary
Riverside Overview
Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.
Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a highly skilled Senior Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Research Engineer - Mid to support the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency involving infrared sensing, space-based missile warning systems, data exploitation, and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in EO/IR systems, infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and software development for remote sensing.

This role requires proven experience working with complex sensor systems, developing and testing new analysis capabilities, and collaborating with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation sensing technologies.

Responsibilities
    Prototype, develop, and support transition advanced OPIR data processing algorithms
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot data processing, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation strategies
  • Support development of white papers, technical documentation, and transition plans
  • Collaborate with research organizations, DoD stakeholders, and external agencies
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Advanced understanding of EO/IR signal processing, AI/ML processing, and target system phenomenology
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • 5 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development
  • Detailed experience with OPIR data formats and processing pipelines
  • Advanced Python development skills
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose sensor performance, data anomalies, and software issues

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with OPIR analysis
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • Experience collaborating with NGA, NASIC or other intelligence community organizations
Global Comp
$130,000 - $155,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.
Closing Statement

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Riverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

 

Salary : $130,000 - $155,000

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