Image Science Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L5

This job is with Encode, Inc a fully owned subsidiary of Lancesoft Description: The Lead Image Science Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert in GEOINT display technology for their program. This role is responsible for leading all technical activities related to display evaluation, calibration, image-quality analysis, and exploitation-environment readiness for GEOINT workstations used across customer sites. This position helps ensure the use and maintenance of trusted, specification-compliant, calibrated displays for mission-critical intelligence exploitation. The role includes advancing analytical methods, conducting laboratory and field testing, managing display vendor engagements, and supporting sustainment training at customer sites. Essential Functions:•Lead display evaluation and characterization activities, including test plan development, scientific measurements, performance analysis, and requirements assessments.•Develop new test methodologies and analysis workflows to assess emerging display technologies and support future display modernization.•Serve as technical authority for display calibration, image-science measurement techniques, and exploitation-environment best practices, guiding internal teams and customer stakeholders.•Drive enhancements to internal analytical tools and software, collaborating with software developers to improve calibration workflows, measurement automation, and reporting capabilities.•Lead root-cause investigations of display or image-quality anomalies observed anywhere within the sensor-to-analyst chain, providing scientifically grounded findings and corrective recommendations.•Provide technical representation during customer briefings, technical interchange meetings, and site-support reviews.•Lead calibration and display-quality training for analysts, sustainment personnel, and customer stakeholders across multiple locations.•Act as technical liaison to display manufacturers, obtaining prototype hardware and coordinating evaluation activities.•Influence customer understanding of display requirements, calibration processes, and adoption of new technology options.•Provide technical direction to cross-functional teams and collaborate with software, hardware, test, and field-engineering groups.•Identify and implement enhancements to display-testing methodologies, analytical models, calibration algorithms, and image-quality evaluation tools.•Evaluate new scientific approaches, automation opportunities, and industry technologies for display-related capabilities.•Travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations, as required, to perform calibration training, exploitation-environment assessments, and onsite display evaluations. Qualifications:•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Imaging Science, or related technical field and 9+ years relevant experience•Demonstrated expertise in image quality, electro-optical systems, display metrology, or related imaging-science disciplines.•Hands-on experience with display testing instruments (e.G., colorimeters, spectroradiometers, pattern generators).•Strong understanding of display calibration fundamentals, color-science mathematics, and luminance/chromaticity measurement.•Ability to interpret and apply NGA Display Performance Standards, MISB standards, or equivalent specifications.•Experience with analytical software tools (IDL, ENVI, MATLAB, Python, or similar).•Comfortable presenting complex technical topics to customers, leadership, and engineering teams.•Willingness to travel to customer sites for training and technical support. Preferred Additional Skills:•Prior experience supporting GEOINT or ISR exploitation workflows, or similar intelligence mission areas.•Experience with display-calibration software architectures (1D/3D LUT workflows, profiling, pattern sequences).•Familiarity with Java software development or equivalent languages used in calibration tools.•Demonstrated leadership of technical test campaigns or multi-site evaluation efforts.•Strong vendor-engagement experience•Knowledge of system-level imaging chains (collection, processing, dissemination, exploitation, display). Enable Skills-Based Hiring NoAt Encode, we believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Our flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance ensure that our employees can achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy personal life. Additionally, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, including professional development programs and access to cutting-edge technologies.As a cleared facility, we have a particular need for individuals with active Secret or Top Secret clearances. Your expertise and security clearance would be invaluable in supporting our mission-critical projects and ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance.We would love to discuss how your experience and skills align with our needs and explore potential opportunities with Encode. If you are interested in learning more, please reply to this email with your updated resume and a convenient time for a brief conversation.Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of working together and contributing to your professional journey.