Image Data Scientist
Space Tango LLC · Lexington, KY
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Jul 7, 2026
Lexington, KY
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role is the technical lead for imaging systems embedded in spaceflight payloads, covering the full lifecycle from design and development through flight operations. Day-to-day work centers on building and maintaining image acquisition, processing, and automated analysis pipelines — particularly for biological experiments in microgravity — using computer vision, deep learning, and tools such as Python, PyTorch, and ImageJ. It suits a software-focused scientist with a strong imaging or computer vision background who is comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and supporting occasional off-hours operations tied to launches and on-orbit missions.
Mid level · 5+ years · Lexington-Fayette, KY · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $86,317 (middle half $74,145–$108,515).
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Why we read it this way (6)
The role sits at the intersection of scientific software development and data science; it is classified as Data Scientist (15-2051) because the primary day-to-day work centers on image analysis pipelines, computer vision algorithms, and scientific investigation workflows rather than general-purpose software product delivery. Software Developers (15-1252) is the close runner-up given the breadth of software engineering responsibilities.
The required tools list (ImageJ, Cellpose, StarDist, SAM, PyTorch, Bio-Formats) appears in the Requirements section without a 'preferred' qualifier, so all are treated as hard gates even though some are niche bioimaging tools.
The title carries no seniority level word. The 5-year minimum and the role's scope (technical lead / subject matter expert for imaging systems) suggest a solid Mid-to-Senior boundary; the lower band (Mid) is chosen per the tiebreaker rule, as the JD does not explicitly frame this as a 'Senior' position.
The posting references ITAR/EAR export-control compliance, which may effectively require US citizenship or permanent residency, but no formal security clearance is gated.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Travel is required for launches, customer activities, and mission operations; the role is on-site in Lexington, KY.
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