Imagery Scientist/Engineer (ES4)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, analyzes and enhances image processing algorithms.
• Establishes and manages data processing requirements.
• Designs studies, discusses field tests with community partners, documents plans, and conducts sensor characterization, and field test activities.
• Administers various tests and experiments to validate image processing algorithms.
• Develops and manages project development plans.
• Documents the methods, procedures and test results.
• Integrates numerous advanced concepts, data and information from diverse areas in order to synthesize an approach or technique to solve a problem.
• Prepares and presents reports, papers, proposals, briefings and other documentation pertinent to the position.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, or mathematics.
• At least seven (7+) years of experience with optics or photonic systems and data.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or TS SCI/eligible.
• Proven experience in researching, developing, and presenting advanced theories and concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective team player with highly proficient customer service skills.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physics, or mathematics preferred.
• Subject matter expert in Electro-optics and photonics.
• Experience and understanding of sensor architecture and associated requirements/collection protocols.
• Demonstrated understanding of the development and use of mission software tools (STK, SOAP, others).
• Experience with software (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, and Fortran).
• Experience with sensor characterization and field testing.