Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Image Scientist

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required, and candidates must be eligible for a Counterintelligence polygraph.
A bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field is required.
Four to seven years of experience are required.
Ability to develop and use more complex concepts and processes.
Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path, including sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties.
Simulation and modeling experience.
Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including independent testing and data verification.
Ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development.
Ability to contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project and work generally independently and collaboratively.
Knowledge of imagery evaluations, image quality studies, new product and sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, and development of image quality equations.
Experience in full image processing and digital signal processing.
Knowledge of image-chain analysis, including atmospheric modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel data to display radiometrically correct values.
Familiarity with current geospatial intelligence systems, products, development, and exploitation software packages such as ELTs and AGITK, along with software plug-ins or applications used to develop test and verification methodologies.
Knowledge of panchromatic, infrared, multispectral/hyperspectral imagery, radar, and lidar on spaceborne or airborne platforms.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Jira; Miro; collaboration tools; cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, and Kubernetes Services; DevSecOps and automation; GitLab CI/CD; infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation; containerization tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift; agile and development lifecycle tools; and code and dependency scanning tools such as SonarQube and Nexus.

Responsibilities

Understand the imagery scientist processes and procedures used by the team.
Contribute to the team's structure and cadence.
Provide metrics, reports, and presentations as requested by the government lead and project manager.
Work to improve the efficiency of team processes.
Contribute to team discussions and recommend improvements.
Guide and support junior-level personnel.
Conduct root-cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems.
Report weekly to a manager or head of a unit or department.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of secure coding best practices and compliance standards such as NIST and FedRAMP.
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Experience with modern software development practices.
Experience navigating organizational security processes.
Experience developing and delivering contract deliverables.

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking an Imagery Scientist with knowledge of imagery evaluations, image quality studies, new product/sensor initializations, product algorithm assessments, and the development of image quality equations (IQEs). Candidates should possessexperience infull image processing and digital signal processing. Candidateshould possessa high level of knowledge ofimage chain analysis to include atmospheric modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel data to display radiometrically correct values.

Responsibilities:

Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department on a weekly basis.
Understanding of imagery scientist processes and procedures for the team.
Contribution to team structure and cadence.
Providing metrics, reports, and presentations as requested by the government lead and PM
Work to improve efficiency with team processes
Contribute to team discussions and recommend improvements.
Guides and supports junior level personnel
Conduct root cause problemanalysis and develop technical solutions to problems

Key Technologies:

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages such as all ELTs, AGITK, and other software plug-ins or applications necessary to develop test and verification methodologies.
Knowledge of PAN, IR, MSI/HSI, RADAR, and LIDAR on both space or airborne platforms.
Jira, Miro, Collaboration tools
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Understanding services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, Kubernetes Services)
DevSecOps & Automation
Understanding of GitLab CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Agile, DevSecOps, & Development Lifecycle Tools
SonarQube, Nexus, etc. for code and dependency scanning

Required Qualifications:

An active TS/SCI clearance (eligible for CI Poly)
Bachelor's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field.
4-7 years of experience
Ability to develop and use more complex concepts and processes
Working knowledge and practical application of modeling components of the image creation path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties.
Simulation and modeling experience.
Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification.
Ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development.
Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
Works generally independent and collaborative in nature

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of secure coding best practices and compliance standards (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.)
Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
Experience with modern software development practices
Experience with navigating organizational security processes.
Experience developing and delivering contract deliverables

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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About the Company

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides software engineering and IT solutions for mission-critical challenges, serving government agencies and international development organizations. It builds secure, scalable technology and geospatial data analytics capabilities and delivers them through project-based engagements and service contracts. The company works by offering tailored software and analytics services that meet specific client needs, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and reliable performance. Its differentiators include a focus on mission-critical work, expertise in geospatial data analytics, experience with government contracts, and a people-first culture that minimizes bureaucratic obstacles to let employees focus on their skills. The company's goal is to deliver practical, secure technology solutions that help clients operate effectively and scale as their needs grow.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 2004

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