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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 experienced and motivated Spectral Analysts to provide operational support in geospatial intelligence. The role involves analyzing and processing non-literal electro-optical sensor data to produce intelligence reports and collaborate with spectral scientists on workflows.
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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