OPIR Technical Engineer

Intelligence/Intel Community

WPAFB, OH

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Full-Time/Regular

We are seeking a technical professional to support research initiatives, including evaluating performance metrics, coordinating testing efforts, and transitioning solutions into operational environments. This role requires collaboration with IC/DoD stakeholders, strong communication skills, and experience with Python or MATLAB, OPIR systems, and light program management.

• Experience in evaluating research performance metrics and working with scientists on research projects.
• Experience in coordinating testing & evaluation of research efforts, writing training and test plans, and transitioning research into operational environments.
• Experience in collaborating with IC and DoD agencies on research projects in relevant areas.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications, including the ability to prepare briefings of technical material to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in planning and tracking progress of complex technical projects and coordinating technical exchange meetings and working groups.
• This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Active TS/SCI
• 10 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree. Or a MA/MS degree and 8 years of relevant experience. Or a PhD degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Coding in Python and/or MATLAB
• OPIR experience
• Small experience with program managing
• Technical support for spectral and temporal imagery exploitation, which includes non-literal techniques and automation concepts, to improve exploitation and sensor detection effectiveness.
• Applies working knowledge of missile and space system missions to tailor analyses, prioritize tasks, and support requirements and capability discussions for aerospace/space applications.
• Develops and applies signature/phenomenology models; conducts quantitative data analysis using ground truth and defined metrics to evaluate sensor/algorithm performance; documents findings for government decision-makers.
• Develops and optimizes algorithms using Python, Matlab, and Java; modernizes legacy systems by migrating them to containerized and cloud platforms, enabling faster deployment and better scalability for government applications.
• Performs modeling and simulation to characterize EO/IR capability; supports collection planning; validates research results; produces operationally relevant assessments and recommendations.
• Matures experimental prototypes into deployable, mission-ready products; performs testing and validation to ensure solutions meet operational requirements; creates technical documentation; coordinates with IC/DoW teams to integrate new capabilities into existing mission systems and workflows.

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance war fighting outcomes.

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.