Signal and Image Processing Scientist

About the role

We are seeking a mid-level Scientist 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
• Utilize expertise in areas such as ocean remote sensing, signal/image processing, state estimation, detection and tracking, computer vision, machine learning, physics-based modeling and simulation, data analysis, and sensor characterization

Requirements

• Recently completed a PhD or Postdoc in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
• Experience programming in C or C++
• Proficiency integrating and querying databases (e.g., SQL or NoSQL) from Python or C/C++ applications
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet customer-specific security screening requirements
• U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility

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

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

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

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

Experiences and Background We Look For

• The ideal candidate will have recently completed a PHD or Postdoc in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
• Experience programming in C or C++
• Proficiency integrating and querying databases (e.g., SQL or NoSQL) from Python or C/C++ applications
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%

Nice to Have (Preferred 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.)