Lead Image Science Engineer(SME)

Job Requirements Rochester, NY Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $150,000 - $150,000

Job Description Role:

Lead Image Science Engineer Location:

Rochester, NY Pay Rate:

$76/Hr on W2

Duration:

12 months temp to perm

Client- Aerospace & Defense Job Overview:

The Lead Image Science Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert in GEOINT display technology. This role is responsible for leading technical activities related to display evaluation, calibration, image-quality analysis, and ensuring exploitation-environment readiness for mission-critical workstations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead display evaluation and characterization activities, including test planning, measurements, and performance analysis
• Develop new methodologies and workflows to evaluate emerging display technologies
• Serve as technical authority for display calibration, image-science measurements, and best practices
• Perform root-cause analysis of image-quality or display-related issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and field engineering
• Support customer briefings, technical meetings, and onsite evaluations
• Conduct calibration training and provide technical guidance across multiple locations
• Work with display vendors and support evaluation of prototype hardware

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Imaging Science, or related field
• 9+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in image quality, electro-optical systems, display technology, or imaging science
• Hands-on experience with display testing instruments (e.g., colorimeters, spectroradiometers)
• Understanding of display calibration, color science, luminance, and chromaticity
• Experience with analytical tools such as MATLAB, Python, ENVI, or IDL
• Ability to work onsite in

Rochester, NY Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting GEOINT or ISR environments
• Familiarity with calibration software architectures (e.g., LUT workflows)
• Experience with system-level imaging chains
• Strong leadership and customer-facing communication skills

Additional Details:

Location:

Rochester, NY (Onsite)

Duration:

12+ months (Contract to Hire)

Schedule:

Standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

Travel:

~15%

Clearance:

US Citizenship required; ability to obtain clearance If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please feel free to reply with your updated resume and availability to connect.

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