Photogrammetrist (Research Scientist II)

Title:

Research Scientist /Photogrammetric Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a Senior Photogrammetric Engineer (12+ years of Experience) to work on a multi-discipline team that supports various government customers in the Washington Metropolitan Area in the fields of photogrammetry, computer vision, remote sensing, and statistical analysis. 

Responsibilities/Job Function:

• Works with a team of photogrammetrists, computer vision scientists, systems engineers, and software developers to implement mathematical models of remote sensing collection systems.
• Assists in development of sensor models for new data collection systems and methods.
• Assists in the testing, evaluation, and comparison of new geospatial collection systems.
• Investigates new methods of registration and data adjustment of geospatial data.
• Technical assistance in the development of new standards for geospatial data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mandatory Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position (e.g. photogrammetry, computer vision, electrical engineering, computer science, math, or other engineering)
• 5+ years experience with the CSM API.
• 5+ years experience to include guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership in such fields as:
• Photogrammetry
• Triangulation
• Image registration and fusion
• Relative mensuration
• Geolocation
• Coordinate conversions (e.g., Earth Centered Inertial (ECI) to Earth Centered Earth Fixed  (ECEF) datum changes)
• Training and development
• NSG coordinate systems and associated specifications
• Ability to prototype algorithms in Matlab, Python, C/C++, C#
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with writing software utilizing Rational Polynomial Coefficients (RPCs) and applying RPCs for analysis of historical remote sensing data.
• 5+ years experience with geospatial data product and geolocational testing software and evaluation techniques.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in related discipline (e.g. photogrammetry, computer science, math, or engineering)
• 5+ years experience with Socet GXP, ENVI, and RemoteView.
• Strong background in linear algebra
• Experience processing geospatial data in a cloud environment
• Published author in peer reviewed journals
• Experience working in the DoD/IC

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.