Imagery Scientist (SAR) (Exploitation Specialist-Expert) - Springfield, VA

Masego

$158K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 18+ years of relevant experience without a degree, or 15 years with a Bachelor's, or 16 years with an Associate's Degree.
  • Expertise in SAR, including collection, phenomenology, and image formation.
  • Proficient in using SARPy and the Matlab SAR toolbox.
  • Familiarity with RNIIRS and image quality metrics related to SAR imagery.
  • Proficient in examining SAR for identifying occurrences and locations of Objects of Interest (OOI).
  • Experienced in developing and testing algorithms and methodologies using Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine.
  • Skilled in conveying SAR capabilities to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced SAR imagery analysis to support intelligence operations.
  • Develop and assess innovative algorithms for SAR data interpretation.
  • Communicate findings and capabilities to diverse audiences.
  • Evaluate sensor metadata to enhance SAR exploitation efforts.
  • Apply remote sensing principles to improve imagery processing accuracy.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Supportive and inclusive team environment.
Full Job Description
Job ID:
Location: Springfield, VA
Specialty: SAR

We are looking for an Expert-level TS/SCI-cleared Imagery Scientist to join our team.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • 18+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree OR 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree OR 16 years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree.
  • Experience as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products
  • Experience using SARPy and Matlab SAR toolbox
  • Experience in RNIIRS, information theoretic-based image quality metrics, SAR imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata (e.g., graze, squint, azimuth)
  • Experience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of an OOI
  • Experience developing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using SAR imagery with tools like Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine
  • Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences on availability and capabilities of SAR
  • Deep understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience applying CV and ML techniques to SAR imagery and data

Security Clearance Requirement:
  • Active TS/SCI and current CI Polygraph

Salary Range: $158,000+ based on ability to meet or exceed stated requirements

Pay and Benefits

We seek to provide and take care of our team members. We currently offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Generous PTO, and more!

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