{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"77df42dc47971c411eed86f2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77df42dc47971c411eed86f2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77df42dc47971c411eed86f2","title":"Research Engineer – EO/IR Image Processing","description":"Awetomaton is seeking a Research Engineer to support the TAP Lab at the Boulder Ground Information Facility (BGIF) in Boulder, Colorado. You will work with a small team to adapt, train, evaluate, and transition a prototype application that detects and separates closely spaced objects in EO/IR imagery. In this role, you will acquire and prepare representative sensor data, evaluate algorithm performance, and adapt the prototype to perform effectively on real-world imagery. You will apply expertise in imagery science, image processing, and machine learning while developing software in Python using NumPy, scikit-image, PyTorch, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field, with three to seven years of relevant experience.\n\nThis position must be performed on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado. An active SECRET security clearance is required. The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000–$155,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations. We are considering candidates through September, with a planned start date in October 2026.\n\nCriteria for success\n\nCommunicate technical results effectively in written and verbal form to engineers, users, and decision-makers.\nDemonstrate initiative when working with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements.\nTranslate operational needs into measurable algorithm requirements and experiments.\nApply sound scientific methods to algorithm development, evaluation, and validation.\nProduce clear, reproducible, and maintainable research software.\nCollaborate effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team.\n\nRequired Experience and Skills\n\nBachelor of Science in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related engineering discipline.\nAt least three years of experience in image processing, computer vision, machine learning, imagery science, or a related engineering field.\nAt least one year of professional Python development experience.\nExperience developing or evaluating algorithms for EO/IR imagery or comparable sensor data.\nExperience using NumPy and at least one image-processing or machine-learning framework.\nExperience preparing datasets and quantitatively evaluating algorithm performance.\nProficiency with software configuration management using Git.\nActive SECRET security clearance.\nAbility to work on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado.\n\nDesired Education and Experience\n\nBachelor or Master of Science in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline.\nExperience with OPIR or GEOINT imagery and data exploitation.\nExperience developing image-processing algorithms with scikit-image.\nExperience training, adapting, or evaluating models with PyTorch.\nExperience with point-source detection, object separation, image segmentation, or related techniques.\nExperience with sensor calibration, image correction, noise characterization, or image-quality assessment.\nExperience developing modular, reusable software using object-oriented design practices.\nFamiliarity with Protocol Buffers, container technologies, Kubernetes, and operational software deployment.\nExperience with Docker, Podman, or similar container technologies.\n\nAbout Awetomaton\n\nWe build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.\n\nBenefits\n\nWe provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:\n\nFlexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.\n100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.\nHealth plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.\nEmployee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.\nAnnual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.\nMacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.","company":"Awetomaton","rawCompany":"awetomaton","city":"Boulder","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T11:06:28.571Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-2099.01","title":"Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists","slug":"remote-sensing-scientists-and-technologists"},{"code":"15-1221.00","title":"Computer and Information Research Scientists","slug":"computer-and-information-research-scientists"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541370","title":"Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services","slug":"surveying-and-mapping-except-geophysical-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Research Engineer – EO/IR Image Processing","description":"Awetomaton is seeking a Research Engineer to support the TAP Lab at the Boulder Ground Information Facility (BGIF) in Boulder, Colorado. You will work with a small team to adapt, train, evaluate, and transition a prototype application that detects and separates closely spaced objects in EO/IR imagery. In this role, you will acquire and prepare representative sensor data, evaluate algorithm performance, and adapt the prototype to perform effectively on real-world imagery. You will apply expertise in imagery science, image processing, and machine learning while developing software in Python using NumPy, scikit-image, PyTorch, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field, with three to seven years of relevant experience.\n\nThis position must be performed on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado. An active SECRET security clearance is required. The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000–$155,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations. We are considering candidates through September, with a planned start date in October 2026.\n\nCriteria for success\n\nCommunicate technical results effectively in written and verbal form to engineers, users, and decision-makers.\nDemonstrate initiative when working with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements.\nTranslate operational needs into measurable algorithm requirements and experiments.\nApply sound scientific methods to algorithm development, evaluation, and validation.\nProduce clear, reproducible, and maintainable research software.\nCollaborate effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team.\n\nRequired Experience and Skills\n\nBachelor of Science in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related engineering discipline.\nAt least three years of experience in image processing, computer vision, machine learning, imagery science, or a related engineering field.\nAt least one year of professional Python development experience.\nExperience developing or evaluating algorithms for EO/IR imagery or comparable sensor data.\nExperience using NumPy and at least one image-processing or machine-learning framework.\nExperience preparing datasets and quantitatively evaluating algorithm performance.\nProficiency with software configuration management using Git.\nActive SECRET security clearance.\nAbility to work on-site at the BGIF in Boulder, Colorado.\n\nDesired Education and Experience\n\nBachelor or Master of Science in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline.\nExperience with OPIR or GEOINT imagery and data exploitation.\nExperience developing image-processing algorithms with scikit-image.\nExperience training, adapting, or evaluating models with PyTorch.\nExperience with point-source detection, object separation, image segmentation, or related techniques.\nExperience with sensor calibration, image correction, noise characterization, or image-quality assessment.\nExperience developing modular, reusable software using object-oriented design practices.\nFamiliarity with Protocol Buffers, container technologies, Kubernetes, and operational software deployment.\nExperience with Docker, Podman, or similar container technologies.\n\nAbout Awetomaton\n\nWe build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.\n\nBenefits\n\nWe provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:\n\nFlexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.\n100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.\nHealth plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.\nEmployee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.\nAnnual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.\nMacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.","datePosted":"2026-08-12T11:06:28.571Z","dateModified":"2026-08-12T11:06:28.571Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Awetomaton","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Boulder","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"77df42dc47971c411eed86f2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/77df42dc47971c411eed86f2"}}