Sr. Product Engineer - National Imagery

Overview Help lead the way in developing advanced image analysis solutions for the defense and intelligence community. You see the big picture, understand how subsystems fit together, and enjoy mentoring others. You will design, test, document, and deploy innovative software solutions for the defense and intelligence communities that apply scientific principles in photogrammetry, remote sensing, and AI into innovative geospatial software capabilities. You thrive on defining critical functionality, shaping user experiences, and ensuring quality at every stage. Responsibilities Design, document, and test industry leading software solutions for imagery products supporting common defense and intelligence formats such as NITF, GeoTIFF, CADRG and MISB compliant video (FMV) Collaborate with software developers to integrate and test community analytical toolkits and libraries into ArcGIS Orchestrate and document results from defense and intelligence holistic lab testing Collaborate with software developers on software project teams designing and building new software and planning for future releases Define, document, and prioritize user requirements and develop best practices for using GIS software in various real-world remote sensing scenarios Potentially lead the design, development, and documentation of automated QA plans and tests (Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), image quality metric evaluations and regression testing) Requirements 5+ years of engineering experience working on COTS or GOTS software products Advanced experience in remote sensing, image processing, photogrammetry, or image analysis Proven ability to lead major testing or design efforts and mentor others Strong skills in preparing and automating test strategies and cases Experience managing project timelines and dependencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to work with controlled unclassified information (CUI) Bachelor’s degree in geography, engineering, remote sensing, photogrammetry, or a related field U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance with SCI access Recommended Qualifications Master’s degree in geography, engineering, remote sensing, photogrammetry, or a related field Experience in the defense and/or intelligence communities Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, C#, etc.) for validation and sample development Familiarity with NITF format and multiple image modalities Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ENVI, Socet GXP, Erdas, or RemoteView Experience as a Scrum Master or project lead #LI-DV2 #LI-Remote Total Rewards Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $93,600—$159,328 USD The Company At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here. If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply! Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. 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