Imagery Scientist (SAR)- Expert
What Impact You'll Have
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.
What You'll be Owning
Serve as the lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives.
Analyze:
SAR collection characteristics
Sensor phenomenology
Image formation processes
Develop, test, and evaluate:
New algorithms
Exploitation methodologies
Scientific workflows
Automated processing techniques
Utilize advanced processing tools including:
Python
MATLAB
Google Earth Engine
SARPy
Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery to identify and locate objects of interest
What You Must Have
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
Sensor metadata interpretation
Hands-on experience with:
SARPy
MATLAB SAR Toolbox
Strong knowledge of:
RNIIRS
Information theoretic image quality metrics
Integrated Sidelobe Ratio (ISLR)
Multiplicative Noise Ratio (MNR) h)
SAR geometry impacts
Experience developing and evaluating:
Algorithms
Automated workflows
Scientific exploitation methods
Strong skills using:
Python
MATLAB
Google Earth Engine
Deep understanding of:
Remote sensing principles
Advanced imagery exploitation
Geospatial intelligence methodologies
Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to:
Technical audiences
Non-technical stakeholders
Intelligence users
What Would be Nice to Have
Experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
The pay range for this position is: $180,000 - $210,000
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range
$180,000—$210,000 USD