What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking an Imagery Scientist to join our Charlottesville, VA team supporting the Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). The candidate will work alongside recognized experts in the hyperspectral remote sensing community to modernize and advance the field of hyperspectral remote sensing. In this role, you will exploit full-spectrum hyperspectral data, develop and test new exploitation methods, and characterize spectral sensors from the lab to the field.

What You'll be Owning

Conduct imagery science in support of ground forces intelligence requirements
Process and exploit data, with an emphasis on full-spectrum hyperspectral data, to support Army information needs
Develop new, and modernize existing algorithms, tools, and methodologies for exploitation of hyperspectral imagery (HSI)
Conduct research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) to identify new remote sensing applications, with emphasis on HSI
Characterize data from existing and emerging ground, air, and space-based spectral and remote sensing sensors
Operate field and lab instrumentation such as the ASD FieldSpec, Exoscan 4100, Cary 5000, Thermo Fisher iS50, and other radiometers, as well as weather monitoring and calibration equipment, at CONUS and OCONUS locations
Author technical papers and presentations and present findings at community symposiums, meetings, and working groups

What You Must Have

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance
Graduate degree in a science or academic program that heavily incorporates remote sensing, such as geosciences, atmospheric science, chemistry, physics, or mathematics
Applied imagery science experience at one of the following levels:
- Mid: 8+ years of applied experience
- Senior: 12+ years of applied experience
Expertise using ENVI, ArcGIS, and QGIS
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively and comfortable communicating directly with customers

What Would be Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI clearance
PhD in a related field of study
Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to train, tune, test, and deploy models

Pay 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. We’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. Our 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.

The pay range for this position is: $140,000 - $180,000

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Pay 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.
We’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.
Our 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.

Virginia Pay Range

$140,000—$180,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The 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.

We 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.

At 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.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401k with generous company match

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Award Programs

• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, 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.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

Virginia Pay Range 140000 - 180000 USD

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