Imagery Scientist (SAR)- Expert

GRVTY

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain CI/Poly
  • 6+ years of advanced SAR exploitation and imagery science experience
  • Expertise in SAR collection features and phenomenology, image formation, and exploitation methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with SARPy and MATLAB SAR Toolbox
  • Strong knowledge of advanced imaging metrics and SAR geometry impacts
  • Experience in developing algorithms and automated workflows
  • Deep understanding of remote sensing principles and geospatial intelligence methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Act as the lead authority on SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives
  • Analyze SAR collection characteristics, sensor phenomenology, and image formation
  • Develop and evaluate new algorithms, exploitation methodologies, and automated processing techniques
  • Leverage advanced tools like Python, MATLAB, Google Earth Engine, and SARPy
  • Conduct SAR imagery analysis to identify and locate objects of interest

Benefits

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Award Programs
  • Variety of Company Sponsored Events
Full Job Description
What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking a motivated and experienced imagery scientist to serve as the lead SAR subject matter expert (SME) on our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is an expert imagery scientist with a passion for advanced scientific problem solving, imagery exploitation, and operational intelligence support. This role will drive solutions informed by specific phenomenology limitations and advantages of the sensors and platforms in mind.

What You'll be Owning
  • Serve as the lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives.
  • Analyze:
    • SAR collection characteristics
    • Sensor phenomenology
    • Image formation processes
  • Develop, test, and evaluate:
    • New algorithms
    • Exploitation methodologies
    • Scientific workflows
    • Automated processing techniques
  • Utilize advanced processing tools including:
    • Python
    • MATLAB
    • Google Earth Engine
    • SARPy
  • Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery to identify and locate objects of interest

What You Must Have
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly
  • 6+ years of advanced SAR exploitation and imagery science experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
    • SAR collection and phenomenology
    • Image formation processes
    • Exploitation methodologies
    • Sensor metadata interpretation
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • SARPy
    • MATLAB SAR Toolbox
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • RNIIRS
    • Information theoretic image quality metrics
    • Integrated Sidelobe Ratio (ISLR)
    • Multiplicative Noise Ratio (MNR) h)
    • SAR geometry impacts
  • Experience developing and evaluating:
    • Algorithms
    • Automated workflows
    • Scientific exploitation methods
  • Strong skills using:
    • Python
    • MATLAB
    • Google Earth Engine
  • Deep understanding of:
    • Remote sensing principles
    • Advanced imagery exploitation
    • Geospatial intelligence methodologies
  • Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to:
    • Technical audiences
    • Non-technical stakeholders
    • Intelligence users

What Would be Nice to Have
  • Experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems


At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

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