Senior Scientist - Optical Signal Processing

About the Team:

The Maritime Domain Awareness Group (MDA) develops and delivers advanced signal processing algorithms and techniques for airborne radar and passive optical systems.

MDA fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution. We develop and analyze cutting edge algorithms for detection and exploitation of signals in high clutter and noise environments using both classical, physics-based approaches, and big data-driven artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques. If you are seeking an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge and creativity in a fast-paced, challenging environment to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Scientist to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and techniques for airborne passive optical systems for the purpose of detection and exploitation of targets with low signal to noise ratios. You will apply first principles of physics to model and simulate realistic environments to develop a deep understanding of clutter environments and then apply that knowledge to develop all relevant components of the signal processing chain from the raw sensor data to the target classification.

What you will do:

Work closely with program leadership to spearhead efforts that align with program and company priorities

Conceive, prototype, test, and mature image processing algorithms for critical national security missions

Document and present products to a community of scientists and subject matter experts

Who You Are:

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government

BA, or MS in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

3-5+ years of relevant work experience

Expertise in two or more of the following areas:

Signal processing, Fourier analysis, linear estimation, optimization, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML algorithm development, algorithm development, modeling & simulation, systems engineering, optics modelling

Experience building and delivering technical briefs to peers, senior level executives, and customers

Proficiency in one or more scientific or mathematical programming languages, such as MATLAB, Python, and C/C++

Experienced researcher and team member who is excited to work with mission partners to leverage cutting-edge technology and research for immediate impact

Excellent communicator and briefer, who is comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong mathematical, written, and verbal communication skills

Even Better:

Active Secret or TS/SCI Clearance

Demonstrated leadership of complex research, development, and engineering efforts

Experience with:

Passive optical technologies in the defense sector, particularly airborne, downward-looking sensors

Computer vision techniques such as feature identification/matching/tracking, optical flow, background subtraction, etc

Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end solution

Demonstrated ability to conceive, prototype, test, and mature novel algorithms for challenging sensors

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $180,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.