Image Scientist (Entry-level)

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a candidate to join our image quality and sensor modeling team. The role focuses on product evaluations, quality studies, initializations, and developing image quality equations to quantify expected system performance.

You will model components of the image path, including sensor, detector, atmospheric and material properties, and develop algorithm descriptions for software development. This work supports GEOINT system testing and verification.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required in Physics, Engineering, Optics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related STEM field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Product evaluations, quality studies, initializations, or develop image quality equations to quantify expected quality.
• Model image path components including sensor, detector, atmospheric and material properties.
• Develop algorithm descriptions and documentation for software development.
• Develop verification methodologies for GEOINT systems and exploitation software.
• Sensor modeling and algorithm assessment to quantify performance for mission applications.
• Baseline assessments to support sensor initialization.
• Operational monitoring of system performance over time.
• Analyze reported errors and artifacts and propose corrective actions.
• Generate Image Quality Equations (IQEs).
• Relate NIIRS to physical image characteristics.

Skills

Sensor modeling

Image quality assessment

Simulation & modeling

Algorithm evaluation

Education

BS/BA in Physics, Engineering, Optics, CS, Math or related STEM

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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.