Specialist, Image Science Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Electronics Engineer -
IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Systems Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
L3
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Specialist, Image Science Engineer Job Code: 46058
Job Location:
Rochester, NY, Penrose VA, or Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule:
9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3
Harris is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Image Science Engineer to provide imagery expertise in support of the development of analytical processes and tools, as well as the assessment of image quality impacts across the collection, processing, dissemination, archival, exploitation, and display of digital imagery. This position places significant emphasis on Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis, including the development of image sensing system models, the simulation of system-generated data, and the evaluation of simulated results against desired data quality objectives.
- Provides image science expertise to conduct image/product quality analysis throughout TCPED chain.
- Assess utility of image processing routines and advanced algorithms operating on today’s baseline and emerging remote sensing systems.
- Investigates, analyzes, and provides solutions to complex problems encountered by engineering services and quality control using standard engineering practices.
- Authors technical documents and presentations
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree with 2 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, 8 or more years of directly related experience will be considered.
- 2 years of experience with Python, MATLAB, UNIX based scripting, and/or C++ programming.
- Experience in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving and design thinking.
- TS/SCI security clearance.
Skills:
- At least 1 year of experience working with remotely sensed data
- An understanding of image processing techniques and software tools.
- Knowledge of ground processing architectures and image processing algorithms for passive remote sensing systems.
- Experience as a Technical Contributor developing solutions for customers, e.g. image processing algorithms, engineering tools to interrogate/measure various characteristics of image data.
- Ability to develop engineering-level (not production-level) software routines in Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
- Exposure to analysis, exploitation, advanced processing of Visible and IR electro-optical (EO) systems.
- Experience with 3D model creation or use of 3D models in scene creation
- Experience with DIRSIG for scene simulation generation
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater
D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 - $171,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $80,500 - $149,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic…
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