Senior Lead Scientist – Remote Sensing

Awetomaton Ltd

Senior Lead Scientist leading R&D algorithms for Geospatial Intelligence at Awetomaton. Applying image processing expertise and managing software development in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 3-5 developing R&D algorithms to derive insights from Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).
Apply expertise in imagery science to write software in Python using modern libraries and Software Engineering methodologies.
Design and deploy innovative algorithms for image processing (both conventional and machine-learning).
Manage cloud-deployed full-stack web application solutions and lead teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline
Ten (10) years of minimum experience in a image processing focused engineering career (Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, etc.)
Eight (8) years of minimum experience developing image processing solutions in Python
Eight (8) years of minimum experience with processing, exploitation, and algorithm development of GEOINT datasets
Five (5) years of minimum experience with full-stack web development using Python FastAPI, React, TypeScript or equivalent technologies.
Two (2) years of minimum experience with Container Technology (Docker / podman / etc.) and associated cloud deployments.
Mastery of software configuration management using Git.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonimage processingmachine learningalgorithm developmentfull-stack web developmentFastAPIReactTypeScriptContainer TechnologyGit

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementproblem-solving