Scientist (Algorithm Developer)

About the role

We are seeking a mid-level Scientist (Algorithm Developer) with a strong background in Math, Physics, and Scientific Computing. The successful candidate will join a staff of signal/image processing scientists and software engineers that support the development of signal and image processing algorithms and software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, evaluate existing algorithm performance
• Develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms
• Work with software engineers to implement the algorithms into robust and highly performant software
• May be utilized in areas such as ocean remote sensing, signal/image processing, state estimation, detection and tracking, computer vision, machine learning, physics-based modeling, data analysis, and sensor characterization
• Solve challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Experience programming in Python, C, C++, MATLAB or similar languages
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet customer-specific security screening requirements

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in a STEM discipline
• Required experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Required experience programming in Python, C, C++, MATLAB or similar languages
• Required intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Required excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Required willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
• Required ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet customer-specific security screening requirements

Skills

• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Physics-based modeling and simulation experience
• Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR
• Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition
• Parallel programming experience (threads, MPI, CUDA, etc.)

Benefits

• Generous PTO and Leave Times
• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Financial Benefits
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

What We Value

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Physics-based modeling and simulation experience
• Remote sensing experience utilizing Electro-Optics or Synthetic Aperture RADAR
• Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification or automated target recognition
• Parallel programming experience (threads, MPI, CUDA, etc.)