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Applied Research and Development GEOINT Engineer

Matrix Research

Dayton, OH · Posted November 4, 2026

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About the job

Applied R&D GEOINT Engineer

Join our Dayton, Ohio, team to develop advanced methods for processing, modeling, and analyzing active and passive sensor data for geospatial intelligence.

What You'll Do

Conduct advanced research and development in GEOINT data processing, modeling, and analysis. Use strong mathematical, computer science, and software development skills to prototype algorithms and expand the team's analytical tools for practical GEOINT capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following technical areas:

Prototyping and development: Prototype and develop tools and software, including custom algorithms, to optimize the analysis of GEOINT datasets.

Research and development: Evaluate emerging technologies and software packages, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) solutions, to expand analytical capabilities.

Algorithm implementation: Implement, train, and optimize algorithms.

Programming experience in the following areas:

Research and development using Python.

Programming languages and tool integration with web applications.

All stages of the software development life cycle.

Willingness to learn other languages as needed, including C, C++, Julia, and MATLAB.

A STEM degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field, plus five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

U.S. citizenship and a current U.S. Department of Defense TS security clearance, with the ability to maintain the clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work on-site full-time.

Experience with project planning and reporting.

Experience in active or passive sensor design or exploitation.

Active TS/SCI clearance

WHO IS MATRIX RESEARCH?

Matrix Research is an employee-owned, small business advancing the State of the art in radar systems, radio frequency, and sensor exploitation technologies. Two thirds of our staff hold advanced degrees in Engineering, Mathematics, or the Physical Sciences. Our programs span basic research through the demonstration and low-rate production of advanced sensing systems, subsystems, and components.

WHY WORK WITH US?

We work with a purpose: Make the world safer through the development and delivery of advanced

We work as a team: We are a collaborative company comprised of highly-educated industry leaders in radar systems, image and signal processing, machine learning, hardware development, and software

We support our employees with industry-leading benefits: As an employee-owned company, we embrace quality benefits, including a 20% no-match-required retirement plan, accrued 4 weeks of vacation annually, substantially-subsidized health and dental insurance, discretionary annual bonuses, and many

We support our employees with work/life flexibility: We offer a hybrid remote work environment for most positions and hourly pay for all positions - ensuring individuals are fairly compensated for hours worked while supporting a flexible work commitment.

We transform ideas into reality: Our programs range from groundbreaking research to field deployment of advanced systems developed inhouse.

DISCLAIMERS

Matrix Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, veteran's status, disability, national origin or any other protected class set forth by federal or state law, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.

Matrix is a Drug-Free Workplace

This job description is designed to provide general guidance in job tasks and is not meant to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. As business demands and needs change, the essential functions of this position may be updated to reflect the needs of Matrix Research, Inc.