Remote Sensing OPIR Engineer – SME #899 at Allen Integrated Solutions (Dayton Ohio, United States)
Allen Integrated Solutions· Dayton Ohio, United States·
Job description
Remote Sensing OPIR Engineer – SME #899
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Minimum Years’ Experience: 15 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development
Dayton, Ohio - 100% onsite
Overall Assignment Description:
Allen Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert in Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) research engineering to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in infrared sensing, space-based missile warning systems, data exploitation, and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive technical background in electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, infrared phenomenology, OPIR data analysis, and remote-sensing software development. This role requires demonstrated experience working with complex sensor systems, leading the development and testing of advanced analytical capabilities, and collaborating with government, industry, and research partners on next-generation sensing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the prototyping and development of advanced OPIR data-processing algorithms and support their transition into operational environments.
- Evaluate and troubleshoot data-processing pipelines, identify anomalies, and coordinate remediation strategies.
- Support the development of white papers, technical documentation, and technology-transition plans.
- Collaborate with research organizations, Department of Defense stakeholders, Intelligence Community organizations, and external agencies.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.
- At least 15 years of experience in EO/IR algorithm development.
- Advanced understanding of EO/IR signal processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, and target-system phenomenology.
- Detailed experience with OPIR data formats and processing pipelines.
- Advanced Python development skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose sensor-performance issues, data anomalies, and software problems.
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience performing OPIR analysis.
- Master’s degree in computer engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical field.
- Experience collaborating with NGA, NASIC, or other Intelligence Community organizations.
Why work at Allen Integrated Solutions
- Mission-driven work: Directly support U.S. national security and defense missions – a strong value proposition for cleared professionals seeking purpose
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, health/dental/vision insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) plan, plus digital resources and personalized support (allenintegratedsolutions.com)
- Career growth: The company states it invests in employees’ learning, development, and new challenges as the company expands (allenintegratedsolutions.com)
- Culture: Emphasizes diversity of experiences, talents, and perspectives; teamwork united by a shared mission (allenintegratedsolutions.com)
- Work location: Headquarters in Stafford, VA; many roles in Springfield, VA, Washington DC, and other government hub locations. Some positions are hybrid (e.g., Business Financial Manager) (greenhouse.io)
- Security clearance: Most roles require an active security clearance, making AIS a natural fit for cleared professionals