Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Scientist

Job overview

The Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Scientist role is 100% onsite in Dayton, OH; compensation is not specified. The posting describes support for national security missions through OPIR-focused software capabilities and intelligence workflows. The senior technical advisor guides the design, development, and fielding of OPIR software capabilities, assessing whether architectures and deliverables meet operational needs. The role applies OPIR systems and processing expertise to help ensure mission capabilities are technically sound and operationally relevant.

What you'll do

• Guide architecture, design, and implementation of OPIR-related software systems
• assess design documents, interface prototypes, and software artifacts
• participate in sprint reviews and technical and design reviews
• validate contractor performance against technical and operational objectives
• implement machine-learning models and use Python for automated data processing
• build web applications
• manage databases
• brief stakeholders on technical findings
• conduct instrumentation analysis and support threat assessment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

opir scientist

overhead persistent infrared

intelligence analysis

software systems

python

machine learning

ts/sci

dayton oh

allen integrated solutions

100% onsite

national security

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires TS/SCI clearance and a CI Poly to be obtained; requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and either 13 years of experience with a master’s degree or 15 years with a bachelor’s degree, including specified OPIR and software/system engineering experience.

About the employer

Allen Integrated Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.