Systems Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR)

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Systems Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR)

• Location: Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090
• Work model: On-site
• Posted 7 weeks ago
• Job ID: JPC - 208633

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Systems Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR)

Location: Linthicum, MD

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Schedule: 100% Onsite

Overview

Our client is seeking a Systems Algorithm Engineer to serve as a technical leader supporting advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing programs. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in EO/IR systems, algorithm development, signal processing, and technical leadership.

The selected candidate will lead the development of innovative sensing technologies, AI/ML-enabled solutions, and advanced signal exploitation capabilities supporting emerging mission needs. Working alongside physicists, systems engineers, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML specialists, you will help define technical strategy, guide research and development efforts, and develop next-generation EO/IR capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of advanced EO/IR research and development programs.
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor for junior and mid-level engineering team members.
• Guide the development, integration, testing, and deployment of novel EO/IR algorithms.
• Develop and maintain physics-based sensor models and high-fidelity simulations.
• Analyze sensor data and generate synthetic datasets using advanced modeling techniques.
• Evaluate system performance and establish meaningful performance metrics.
• Assess data quality and identify impacts of sensor artifacts and environmental effects.
• Represent system performance through analytical and functional modeling techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, signal processing, physics, and AI/ML experts.
• Support customer engagements and communicate technical achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Define technical roadmaps and contribute to internal research and development initiatives.
• Develop innovative concepts and approaches to solve complex sensing challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM field with 14+ years of experience, OR

• Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, OR

• PhD with 10+ years of experience.

• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

• Experience leading engineering teams and managing successful customer interactions.

• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

• Experience using technical computing tools such as Python and/or MATLAB.

• Experience working with airborne and/or space-based EO/IR sensor systems.

• Strong understanding of physics-based detection methods and sensor phenomenology.

• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience writing technical proposals and supporting business development efforts.
• Experience serving as a Principal Investigator or Technical Lead on R&D programs.
• Experience developing and executing internal research and development initiatives.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance, SAP access, and/or SCI eligibility/access.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with AI/ML applications, signal processing, and advanced sensor modeling.

Required Skills : Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) algorithms, Build and maintain physics-based sensor models

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Background Check : Yes

Drug Screen : Yes

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Exclusive to Client :Yes

Face to face interview required :No

Candidate must be local :No

Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship :Yes

Interview times set :Yes

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 208633

Location Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Work Model On-site

Job Type Referral Fee

Posted August 28, 2026

Skills develop integrate test and deploy novel electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) algorithms Build and maintain physics-based sensor models

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