Imagery Scientist (SAR)- Expert

GRVTY • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

GRVTY is seeking a motivated and experienced imagery scientist to serve as the lead SAR subject matter expert (SME) on our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is an expert imagery scientist with a passion for advanced scientific problem solving, imagery exploitation, and operational intelligence support. This role will drive solutions informed by specific phenomenology limitations and advantages of the sensors and platforms in mind.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly
• 6+ years of advanced SAR exploitation and imagery science experience
• Demonstrated expertise in SAR collection and phenomenology, image formation processes, exploitation methodologies, and sensor metadata interpretation
• Hands-on experience with SARPy and MATLAB SAR Toolbox
• Strong knowledge of RNIIRS, Information theoretic image quality metrics, Integrated Sidelobe Ratio (ISLR), Multiplicative Noise Ratio (MNR), and SAR geometry impacts
• Experience developing and evaluating algorithms, automated workflows, and scientific exploitation methods
• Strong skills using Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine
• Deep understanding of remote sensing principles, advanced imagery exploitation, and geospatial intelligence methodologies
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to technical audiences, non-technical stakeholders, and intelligence users

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives.
• Analyze SAR collection characteristics, sensor phenomenology, and image formation processes.
• Develop, test, and evaluate new algorithms, exploitation methodologies, scientific workflows, and automated processing techniques.
• Utilize advanced processing tools including Python, MATLAB, Google Earth Engine, and SARPy.
• Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery to identify and locate objects of interest.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed