SAR Exploitation/Imagery Scientist, Middle

Castalia Systems•Springfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Castalia Systems is seeking a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Exploitation/Imagery Scientist, Middle, to support our client. This role requires a qualified candidate to leverage multi-INT data, with an emphasis on SAR, to curate imagery from emergent sensors. The curated imagery will be prioritized for the creation of labeled data to support model evaluation and accreditation. The candidate will recommend curation strategies and identify data gaps to develop a diverse, representative dataset for Machine Learning model evaluation based on sensor characteristics and limitations.

Requirements

4+ years as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.
Experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery analytical products and conducting multi-INT analysis.
Utilize structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data and visualization tools to exploit data through use of programming and scripting.
Advanced geospatial skills.
Excellent understanding of how to apply evolving technology and methodologies to related issues.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance: TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or developing Machine Learning algorithms for exploiting overhead imagery and/or motion imagery products.

Responsibilities

Leverage multi-INT data, with an emphasis on SAR, to curate imagery from the emergent sensors.
Prioritize curated imagery for the creation of labeled data to support model evaluation and accreditation.
Ensure curated imagery has objects of interest or needed characteristics (e.g., geographic coverage, scene attributes) per Government prioritization.
Recommend curation strategies based on the characteristics and limitations of the emergent sensor.
Identify data gaps to develop a diverse, representative dataset for Machine Learning model evaluation.