Staff Radiometric Calibration Engineer
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Secret clearance
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This posting states $105k–$140k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $129k a year, the middle half $105k–$162k, across 49 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters - where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently.
Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3). ## Responsibilities - Perform image analysis, radiometric characterization, and statistical evaluation of imaging system performance - Develop, maintain, and improve software tools and automated workflows supporting calibration and sensor assessment activities - Support calibration efforts throughout the lifecycle of imaging systems, including commissioning, validation, and operational sustainment - Analyze large imaging and measurement datasets to derive calibration parameters and assess sensor performance trends - Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams to develop calibration methodologies and operational solutions - Develop scripts, applications, and data processing tools in Python and related technologies - Support cloud-based or distributed computing environments for data processing and analysis workflows - Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders - Present technical findings to peers, management, customers, and scientific audiences as needed ## Minimum Qualifications - U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.
Secret security clearance - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, remote sensing, optical sciences, data science, computer science, or related technical field - Additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education - Experience with software development and data analysis - Experience in one or more of the following: - remote sensing - image processing - sensor characterization - radiometric calibration - statistical analysis - Experience working in Linux-based computing environments - Familiarity with software development best practices and version control tools - Ability to support field or laboratory activities - Strong communication and collaboration skills ## Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree in a related technical discipline - Experience with radiometric calibration techniques - Knowledge of remote sensing systems - Experience processing and analyzing large datasets - Experience with cloud computing platforms and distributed processing workflows - Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development workflows - Familiarity with GIS tools and geospatial data products - Experience supporting field calibration or validation campaigns Pay Transparency:To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings.
Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range.
The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. - The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits:Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
From Vantor's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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