Image Scientist (Entry-level)

Peraton; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Springfield, Virginia, is looking for an entry-level Image Scientist. This role supports product evaluations, quality studies, and algorithm development. Candidates should have a BS/BA in a relevant STEM field and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance. The salary range is from $80,000 to $128,000 based on experience and qualifications. A practical understanding of GEOINT systems and sensor modeling will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required for TS/SCI clearance.
• 0-2 years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of image quality equations and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support product evaluations and quality studies.
• Model sensor and detector properties.
• Develop algorithm documentation for software.

Skills

Modeling components of image path

Simulation and modeling experience

Understanding of GEOINT systems

Education

BS/BA degree in relevant STEM field

Job description

Image Scientist (Entry-level)

Location: US-VA-Springfield

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Image Scientist who will support:

• Product evaluations, quality studies, new product initializations, product algorithm assessments, or develop image quality equations to quantify the expected quality of a system given various parameters.
• Candidate should have a working understanding and practical application of modeling components of the image path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties.
• Simulation and modeling experience and ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development is needed.
• Familiarity with current Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages will be necessary to develop test and verification methodologies. GEOINT is a combination of Image intelligence (IMINT) and geolocation information.

Specific sub‑tasks and activities to be performed include (but are not limited to):

• Sensor modeling; decomposing product formation elements to quantify the overall quality of the image chain.
• Algorithm assessment to quantify the performance of a product with respect to desired mission applications.
• Performing baseline assessment of system performance to support sensor initialization.
• Operational monitoring of system performance over time.
• Analysis of reported errors and artifacts and recommendation of possible causes and suggested corrective actions.
• Generation of Image Quality Equations (IQEs).
• Relating the National Image Interpretability Ratings Scale (NIIRS) to physical characteristics of the image change.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph prior to starting.
• BS/BA degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering (or other engineering), Optics/Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related STEM degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.