Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph willingness
12 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree or a Bachelor's in STEM with 17 years of experience, or 21 years of experience
Ability to work on-site in Springfield, Virginia, 40 hours a week
Proficient in Python
6+ years of SAR expertise in collection, phenomenology, and exploitation products
Experience with SARPy and MATLAB SAR toolbox
Knowledge of RNIIS and imagery quality metrics
Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret SAR imagery to identify objects of interest (OOI)
Develop and refine new algorithms for SAR data processing
Communicate SAR capabilities and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Work collaboratively on projects involving SAR methodologies
Evaluate the quality of SAR imagery and recommend enhancements
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field with advanced technologies
Professional development and training opportunities
Collaboration with experts in remote sensing and imagery processing
Engagement in meaningful work with a focus on national security
Stable position pending funding with potential for future growth
Full Job Description
Job Name: SAR Imagery Scientist Level: Expert Location: Springfield, VA (NGA) Remote Work: No Required Clearance: TS/SCI Shift Work: No Position Type: Pending funding
Must have:
Active TS/SCI clearance with the willingness to take a CI polygraph exam
12 years of relevant experience and a Master's Degree
OR a Bachelors in a STEM field and 17 years experience
OR 21 years of relevant experience
Able to work on client site in Springfield, Virginia 40 hours a week (no telework)
Proficient with Python
Required:
6+ years of experience as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products
Experience with SARPy and Matlab SAR toolbox
Experience with RNIIS, information theoretic-based image quality metrics, SAR imagery quality metrics, and sensor metadata (e.g., graze, squint)
Experience exploiting SAR to determining 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, Google Earth Engine
Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences about the availability and capabilities of SAR
Deep understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods
Desired: Experience applying CV and machine learning to SAR imagery
