Description
We are seeking an expert-level Imagery Scientist (SAR) to join our team in Alexandria, VA. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects involving radar imagery analysis and processing.
The role involves conducting applied image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery, including both literal image interpretation and non-literal analysis. You will support the development of analysis techniques for new signature and methodology development, collect and analyze data, and perform ad hoc analysis. Your findings will need to be presented in a clear manner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting applied image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery
- Supporting the development of analysis techniques for new signature and methodology development
- Collecting data and performing data analysis
- Performing ad hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner
- Communicating complex quantitative analysis using storytelling and visualization
- Creating, deploying, and maintaining automated workflows and processing pipelines
- Creating, deploying, and maintaining tools to extract features, data, and metadata from various sources
- Writing and maintaining Python scripts to improve production process efficiency
- Contributing to customer organization mentorship and training on related phenomenology, processing, tools, and tradecraft
- Collaborating with external mission partner organizations as needed
The position requires:
- A Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
- A Bachelor's degree in image science, remote sensing, earth science, etc.
- Expert knowledge and skill in processing and exploiting SAR data
- An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to be approved for a CI Poly
Preferred qualifications include:
- Formal training and experience in remote sensing/earth science/etc.
- Proficiency in IDL, Java, C++, VB, MATLAB, R, or other programming languages
- Experience with APIs
- An advanced degree
- Proficiency in Google Earth Engine, ESRI ARC Services, Tableau, Web Services Development, and ArcGIS
The pay range for this position is $116,350.00 - $210,325.00.