Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert (Intelligence Analyst 3) 26619

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Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Beale AFB, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 26619 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $91,952.00 - $125,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

 

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Image Quality (IQ) / Image Access Solutions (IAS) Expert to support our work at Beale AFB, CA. The U‑2 enterprise relies on precise, high‑fidelity imagery products to drive intelligence collection, mission planning, and national‑level analysis. Your expertise ensures that Electro‑Optical, Infrared, Multi‑Spectral, Hyper‑Spectral, and SAR imagery meets the highest standards of accuracy, clarity, and exploitation readiness.

What This Role Offers -

  • A critical role supporting U‑2 sensor performance, imagery exploitation, and product quality
  • Daily engagement with advanced EO/IR, MS/HS, SAR, and tactical film imagery (OBC)
  • Opportunities to shape exploitation workflows, access solutions, and analytic tradecraft
  • Collaboration with MPC analysts, sensor SMEs, and HAISR mission partners
  • A chance to influence how imagery is processed, accessed, and used across the ISR enterprise

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What You Will Do:

Imagery Quality Assessment & Analysis

  • Evaluate EO/IR, Multi‑Spectral, Hyper‑Spectral, SAR, and tactical film imagery for quality, clarity, and mission suitability
  • Conduct detailed imagery analysis to identify anomalies, degradation, or sensor‑related issues
  • Provide recommendations to improve imagery collection, processing, and exploitation

Image Access Solutions (IAS) Support

  • Support the development, refinement, and troubleshooting of IAS workflows
  • Ensure imagery products are accessible, discoverable, and properly formatted for exploitation systems
  • Coordinate with MPC and exploitation teams to resolve access or dissemination issues

Exploitation & Tradecraft Expertise

  • Apply deep knowledge of exploitation tools, software, and methodologies
  • Support analysts in leveraging multi‑spectral and hyper‑spectral data
  • Provide guidance on best practices for imagery exploitation and product generation

Sensor Performance & Collection Integration

  • Assess imagery output to help validate sensor performance and collection strategies
  • Provide feedback to mission planners and sensor SMEs on collection optimization
  • Support integration of new or upgraded sensors into existing exploitation workflows

Training, Documentation & Collaboration

  • Assist in developing or updating imagery‑related SOPs, guides, and training materials
  • Share expertise with analysts and mission partners to enhance exploitation proficiency
  • Participate in meetings, reviews, and technical exchanges related to imagery quality and access

What We're Looking For:

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Significant experience with EO/IR imagery, including Multi‑Spectral and Hyper‑Spectral
  • Experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery
  • Experience with tactical imagery analysis, including Optical Bar Camera (OBC) film
  • Formal imagery analysis training (e.g., Geospatial Intelligence Training Program or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of imagery exploitation software and exploitation functionalities
  • Understanding of the intelligence collection process and multi‑spectral exploitation
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain a US Passport

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a related field
  • Experience with High‑Altitude ISR (HAISR) airborne platforms
  • Five years of experience with EO/IR, MS/HS, SAR, and tactical imagery analysis (including OBC film)

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.