NV5 Global

SAR Scientist

NV5 Global$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • STEM-related degree (Masters/Doctorate in Chemistry, Physics, Imagery Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science) required.
  • 6+ years of demonstrated relevant experience.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is mandatory.
  • Strong technical writing and briefing skills, experienced with MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with software tools like ENVI, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, ArcGIS.
  • Preferred: Proficiency in coding/scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, or IDL.
  • Preferred: Experience in processing and analyzing remote sensing data from active or passive sensors.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data for GEOINT intelligence products.
  • Perform non-literal exploitation of Active sensor data (Synthetic Aperture RADAR).
  • Combine exploitation results with contextual findings from research and E/O data analyses.
  • Conduct quality assurance and control reviews for products prior to dissemination.
  • Analyze and develop processes for unique, anomalous, and challenging datasets.
  • Develop algorithms (light scripting/automation) for complex data exploitation processes as needed.
  • Complete all mandatory security requirements and training as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance offered.
  • Flexible time off (FTO) provided.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Full Job Description
Overview

NV5 is seeking experienced and motivated Scientist to provide operational support and applied research and development activities required to acquire, process, model, analyze, database, catalog and disseminate non-literal active sensor (Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR)) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) to produce intelligence reports, presentations, algorithms, tools, workflows, training, CAD models and technical papers.

 

Work Environment:

  • Location: Dayton, OH - National Air and Space Intelligence Agency (NASIC) and the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) 
  • Clearance:  Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Travel:  <20% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Utilize advanced GEOINT tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data to produce and disseminate GEOINT intelligence products.
  • Perform non-literal exploitation of Active sensor data Synthetic Aperture RADAR data).
  • Combine exploitation results with contextual findings discovered through research and other electro-optical (E/O) literal data analysis to bring meaningful interpretation to non-literal results.
  • Perform quality assurance and control review for own and team-members’ products prior to dissemination.
  • Analyze and develop processes to support the exploitation of unique, anomalous, and difficult datasets utilizing engineering principles and a physics-based analytical approach.
  • Perform algorithm development (light scripting/automation) for complex data exploitation processes as needed (preferred).
  • Complete all mandatory security requirement/network, and sensor discipline training, as required.
Qualifications

Requirements:

  • STEM-related degree is required (Masters/Doctorate in Chemistry, Physics, Imagery Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science).
  • 6+ years demonstrated experience. 
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Strong technical writing and briefing skills (experienced with MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with ENVI, SOCET GXP, RemoteView, ArcGIS, and/or similar software tools.
  • Ability to code/script, such as in Python, MATLAB, R, and/or IDL.
  • Experience in processing and analyzing remote sensing data from active or passive sensors, especially spectral, and/or thermal (IR) data.

Please note that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain security clearances that may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

 

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About NV5 Global

NV5 Global, Inc. is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, real estate and environmental markets. NV5 primarily focuses on five business verticals: construction quality assurance, infrastructure engineering, energy services, program management, and environmental services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Learn more about NV5 Global
Size
3,428 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21 million
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+25.8%
Revenue
$659.2 million
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