Sensor Engineer IV

Responsibilities

• Sensor modeling
• Decomposing product formation elements to quantify the overall quality of the image chain
• Algorithm assessment to quantify the performance of a product given desired mission application
• Performing baseline assessment of system performance to support sensor initialization
• Operational monitoring of system performance over time
• Responding to detected errors and artifacts by recommending possible causes and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 8 to 10 years of experience with a BS, 6 to 8 years with a MS, or 3 to 5 years with a PhD
• A degree in Imaging Science or Engineering
• Experienced in Image Science (Phenomenology, Sensor technology, Image Processing)
• Understanding of Image chain analysis to include sensor modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel data
• Understanding and application of image quality standards, scales, metrics, and image quality equations
• Applied knowledge of sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including independent testing and data verification
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, solve problems, and perform in a dynamic work environment

Desired

• Degree in Image Science, Field of Engineering, or Physics
• A basic understanding of RF analysis and potential antenna modeling
• Experience working in a DoD or IC operational environment
• Experience working on Product Initialization teams
• Understanding of Machine Learning and Neural Network algorithms
• Experience developing engineering code (e.g. C, Python, Matlab, IDL) to solve hard problems and create processes for repeatable results