Image Science Support/Imagery Analyst IV

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/SCIThis position is a proposal** This job is located at: Wright-Patterson AFB, OHJob DescriptionLeveraging MATLAB or other Government-approved software suites, state-of-theart image processing techniques, and sensor knowledge, the contractor shall research,develop, test, and deliver tools, techniques, and/or procedures to improve producteffectiveness and image quality (e.g., applying an improved Point Spread Function) asprioritized by the Government technical monitor. The contractor shall develop and executetest procedures and provide test results and validation evidence using representativeGovernment-provided datasets to demonstrate correct operation and characterize impactsto image quality and product performance. File output shall be in standard formatsincluding, but not limited to, TIFF-PL, HDF5, and NITF, in accordance with Government specified formatting profiles and metadata requirements. The contractor shall documentand deliver all computations, processing steps, parameters, assumptions, and limitations toensure repeatability and traceability, and shall provide configuration-controlled releasesincluding source code, dependency/build instructions, and release notes. The contractorshall deliver algorithm description documentation, source code, and a user’s manual (andinstallation/quick-start guidance) for each capability, develop and provide training for anydelivered processing tools, and deliver all products to NSIC for Government finalacceptance testing. The contractor shall support Government acceptance andimplementation by providing technical assistance and resolving identified defects, asdirected. All work shall be performed on site and coordinated with the Governmenttechnical monitor in accordance with applicable security and network policies.The contractor shall design and develop software to post-process electro-optical (EO) data at various levels of fidelity (including empirical studies and results), proof-of-concept EO processing prototypes, operational EO techniques, and transition paths to other data environments and customers/consumers.Required QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Image Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related scientific/engineering discipline plus a minimum of 10+ years of experience in image science, image processing, remote sensing/sensor phenomenology, computational imaging, scientific programming, algorithm development, and analysis, or equivalent experience/responsibility.Why work for QSL?Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation’s response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. They established QSL to do just that, Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.QSL's Benefit PackageBecause we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs.Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, Life InsuranceDisability (Short-Term and Long-Term)Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramsCritical Illness and Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.