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Senior Software Development Engineer, National Imagery

  • Remote, United States
  • Senior
  • Posted 3 weeks ago
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Senior engineering role building imagery and remote sensing tools for defense and intelligence users, with remote work allowed.

About the role

The team works where GIS meets photogrammetry and remote sensing, turning many kinds of sensor data into tools analysts can use. Good work means shipping software that holds up in real defense and intelligence workflows.

At a glance

Pay
Not stated in the posting
Remote scope
Remote, United States
Seniority
Senior
Skills
GIS, Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, NITF, GeoTIFF, LiDAR
Posted
13 Oct 2026
Last checked
2 Nov 2026

What you will do

  • Gather requirements from defense and intelligence users and turn them into GIS and remote sensing software
  • Build image processing and analysis features for EO, thermal, radar and motion imagery
  • Create desktop and cloud-friendly tools that handle NITF, GeoTIFF and MISB video formats

What they look for

  • Five or more years developing high performance imagery applications
  • Background in COTS or GOTS software and strong C/C++ or advanced C/.NET skills
  • Hands-on remote sensing, image processing, photogrammetry or image analysis work
  • US citizenship and the ability to get a Top Secret clearance with SCI access
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography, engineering, remote sensing or a similar field

Nice to have

  • GPU and graphics programming experience
  • Familiarity with NITF specifications or processing pipeline optimization

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision cover plus life insurance for employees and families
  • 401(k) and profit sharing, at least 80 hours of vacation and twelve paid holidays

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Can I do this job remotely, and from which countries?

Yes, it is listed as remote, aimed at candidates in the United States.

What does this job pay?

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What experience is needed?

It is a senior role. The posting asks for: five or more years developing high performance imagery applications; background in COTS or GOTS software and strong C/C++ or advanced C/.NET skills; hands-on remote sensing, image processing, photogrammetry or image analysis work. Skills it names include GIS, Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, NITF.

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