Lead Image Science Engineer(SME) with Security Clearance

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.