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August 7, 2026
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Spectral Analyst

Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company seeking an experienced Spectral Analyst to provide operational support for Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) activities. The role includes analyzing and exploiting remotely sensed data, performing quality assurance, and collaborating with spectral scientists to develop workflows for unique datasets.
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Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data to produce and disseminate GEOINT intelligence products
  • Perform non-literal exploitation of Passive sensor data (Multispectral, Hyperspectral or Thermal Infrared sensor data)
  • Combine exploitation results with contextual findings discovered through research and other electro-optical (E/O) literal data analysis to bring meaningful interpretation to non-literal results
  • Perform quality assurance and control review for own and team-members’ products prior to dissemination
  • Collaborate with spectral scientists to analyze, develop, and utilize workflows to support the exploitation of unique, anomalous, and difficult datasets utilizing engineering principles and a physics-based analytical approach
  • Identify workflow steps that can be automated
  • Complete all mandatory security requirement/network, and sensor discipline training, as required

Qualification

Required

  • STEM-related degree is required (Masters/Doctorate in Chemistry, Physics, Imagery Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science)
  • 2+ years demonstrated experience in spectral analysis
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Strong technical writing and briefing skills (experienced with MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Preferred

  • Experience with ENVI, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, ArcGIS, and/or similar software tools
  • Ability to code/script, such as in Python, MATLAB, R, and/or IDL
  • Experience in processing and analyzing remote sensing data from active or passive sensors, especially spectral, and/or thermal (IR) data

Benefit

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life insurance
  • FTO
  • 401(k)
  • Professional development/advancement opportunities
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
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Founded in 1947
Hollywood, Florida, USA
1001-5000 employees
http://www.nv5.com