Electro-Optical Scientist

DCS Corp; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking an Electro-Optical (EO) Scientist to help develop and integrate technologies for Naval ISR applications at the Naval Research Laboratory. The position blends hardware and software development, including concepts and designs that lead to prototypes and field-tested systems; you will test, evaluate, and refine sensors in both laboratory and real-world environments.

Responsibilities include updating interface control documents, power and communication schematics, and traveling

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to sensitive customer requirements.
• PhD and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be willing to apply for a DoD clearance and maintain it.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Must be willing to travel to support test events and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and designs leading to a prototype system.
• Integrate systems with command and control, power, and data collection subsystems.
• Develop and update design documents such as Interface Control Documents (ICD) and power/communication schematics.
• Test and evaluate prototype sensors in laboratory and field environments.

Skills

US Citizenship

Travel willingness

Laboratory experience

DoD clearance eligibility

PhD in related field

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

DCS is looking for an Electro-Optical (EO) Scientist to help develop and integrate technologies for use in Naval ISR applications at the Naval Research Laboratory.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform a mix of hardware and software development in implementing systems in these technical areas:

• Event based cameras;
• Temporal processing of imagery;
• Infrared imaging systems;
• Hyperspectral imaging systems and processing;
• Novel optical methods;
• Machine vision processing

Typical tasks include:

• Developing concepts and designs leading to a prototype system.
• Integrating systems with command and control, power, and data collection subsystems.
• Developing and updating design documents such as Interface Control Documents (ICD) and power and communication schematics.
• Testing and evaluating prototype sensors in laboratory and field environments.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• PhD and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be willing to apply for a DoD clearance and ability to obtain/maintain a clearance.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Must be willing to travel to support test events and attend conferences or symposia.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with in one or more of the technical areas listed.
• Experience modeling system performance, developing system specifications and selecting components.