Research Engineer, Remote Sensing
About The Position
Research Engineers will participate in multidisciplinary, collaborative teams and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing solutions and surveillance technologies. Relevant sensor types include electro-optic/infrared and active/passive radar imaging systems. Projects involve developing advanced sensor concepts to exploit new and unique phenomenology, along with associated design and validation activities. The role contributes to existing programs and helps shape future research efforts, with the opportunity to develop into a Principal Investigator who designs research paths, supervises research staff, and interacts with research sponsors to fund new program directions. Most programs are carried out in small, highly collaborative groups. The position is part of the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD), which manages complex projects for government and commercial clients, from applied research through product development. ATSD develops technology and concepts intended to provide customers with competitive advantages through disruptive, low-cost, high-performance solutions. Its areas of work include radar and electronic warfare, novel imaging technology, robotics, quantum sensing and metrology, marine technology, and applied optics.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a relevant field; or a master's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related experience.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Experience with software development in C and/or C++ and algorithm implementation in Python and/or MATLAB.
- Experience associated with radar, imaging sensors, image processing, and/or signal or data processing applications.
- Ability to travel occasionally for meetings and/or data collection.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a Unix/Linux operating system.
- Solid analytical ability.
Responsibilities
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop algorithms for exploiting sensor data in geospatial contexts.
- Form and analyze imagery products; develop advanced signal-processing tools for image understanding and imagery exploitation; and integrate data from multiple sources to enhance understanding.
- Perform programming and algorithm development, design and execute electro-optic and/or radar computational models and simulations, and analyze results.
- Participate in laboratory work, including collecting and analyzing sensor data.
- Define software and system interfaces and support system integration and testing.
- Provide field support for experiments and demonstrations.
- Prepare written reports and prepare and deliver presentations.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- Positions may qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or annual Performance Based Compensation program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
