Imagery Scientist (SAR)

Leidos; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Expert Level Exploitation Specialist/Imagery Scientist (SAR) to join our Springfield, VA team. You will conduct image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery, and develop novel techniques for SAR data.

The role requires strong data analysis, Python scripting, and the ability to communicate complex quantitative findings through storytelling and visualization. Collaboration with partners and mentorship within the customer organization are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• BA degree with 8–12 years of experience or Master’s with 6–10 years of experience.
• BS in image science, remote sensing, earth science, etc.
• Expert knowledge in processing and exploiting SAR data.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to be approved for a CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery, including both literal image interpretation and non-literal analysis.
• Support development of analysis techniques for radar imagery for new signature and methodology development.
• Collect data and perform data analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner.
• Communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise and actionable manner using storytelling/visualization.
• Create/deploy/maintain automated workflows and processing pipelines.
• Create/deploy/maintain tools to extract features, data, and metadata from a variety of sources.
• Write/maintain Python scripts to improve efficiency of the production process.
• Contribute to customer organization mentorship and training on related phenomenology, processing, tools, and tradecraft.
• Collaborate with external mission partner organizations as needed to support customer mission & analytic goals.

Skills

Image processing

Radar imagery

Data analysis

Python scripting

Storytelling

Visualization

Automation pipelines

Mentorship

Collaboration

SAR processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

IDL

Java

C++

VB

MATLAB

R

Google Earth Engine

ESRI ArcGIS

Tableau

Web Services Development

Job description

Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an Expert Level Exploitation Specialist/Imagery Scientist (SAR) - to join our team in Springfield, VA.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To

• Conduct applied image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery, including both literal image interpretation and non-literal analysis.
• Support the development of analysis techniques of radar imagery for new signature and methodology development.
• Collect data and perform data analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner.
• Communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise and actionable manner using storytelling/visualization.
• Create/deploy/maintain automated workflows and processing pipelines
• Create/deploy/maintain tools to extract features, data, and metadata from a variety of sources.
• Write/maintain Python scripts to improve efficiency of the production process.
• Contribute to customer organization mentorship and training on related phenomenology, processing, tools, and tradecraft.
• Collaborate with external mission partner organizations as needed to support customer mission & analytic goals.

Skills And Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• BS in image science, remote sensing, earth science, etc.
• Expert knowledge & skill processing & exploiting SAR data.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to be approved for a CI Poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training & experience in remote sensing/earth science/etc.
• IDL/Java/C++/VB/MATLAB/R/other.
• APIs.
• Advanced degree.
• Proficiency in Google Earth Engine, ESRI ARC Services, Tableau, Web Services Development and ArcGIS.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.