Imagery Scientist (SAR)- Expert

GRVTY; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) with generous match

Annual paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

GRVTY in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in advanced SAR exploitation and must possess an Active TS/SCI Clearance. You will analyze various SAR parameters and develop new algorithms and methodologies.

Our comprehensive benefits include robust health plans, 401(k) match, and opportunities for training and development, all aimed at enhancing employees' well-being and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain a CI/Poly.
• 6+ years of advanced SAR exploitation experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in SAR collection characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead technical authority for SAR exploitation initiatives.
• Analyze SAR collection characteristics and image formation processes.
• Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery.

Skills

Advanced SAR exploitation

Imagery science

Python

MATLAB

Google Earth Engine

Sensor phenomenology

Education

Active TS/SCI Clearance

6+ years of relevant experience

Tools

SARPy

MATLAB SAR Toolbox

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives.


• Analyze:
  
  
  
  • SAR collection characteristics
  
  
  • Sensor phenomenology
  
  
  • Image formation processes
  
  
  
  


• Develop, test, and evaluate:
  
  
  
  • New algorithms
  
  
  • Exploitation methodologies
  
  
  • Scientific workflows
  
  
  • Automated processing techniques
  
  
  
  


• Utilize advanced processing tools including:
  
  
  
  • Python
  
  
  • MATLAB
  
  
  • Google Earth Engine
  
  
  • SARPy
  
  
  
  


• Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery to identify and locate objects of interest.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly.


• 6+ years of advanced SAR exploitation and imagery science experience.


• Demonstrated expertise in:
  
  
  
  • SAR collection and phenomenology
  
  
  • Image formation processes
  
  
  • Exploitation methodologies
  
  
  • Sensor metadata interpretation
  
  
  
  


• Hands‑on experience with:
  
  
  
  • SARPy
  
  
  • MATLAB SAR Toolbox
  
  
  
  


• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • RNIIRS
  
  
  • Information theoretic image quality metrics
  
  
  • Integrated Sidelobe Ratio (ISLR)
  
  
  • Multiplicative Noise Ratio (MNR)
  
  
  • SAR geometry impacts
  
  
  
  


• Experience developing and evaluating:
  
  
  
  • Algorithms
  
  
  • Automated workflows
  
  
  • Scientific exploitation methods
  
  
  
  


• Programming proficiency:
  
  
  
  • Python
  
  
  • MATLAB
  
  
  • Google Earth Engine
  
  
  
  


• Deep understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Remote sensing principles
  
  
  • Advanced imagery exploitation
  
  
  • Geospatial intelligence methodologies
  
  
  
  


• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to:
  
  
  
  • Technical audiences
  
  
  • Non‑technical stakeholders
  
  
  • Intelligence users
  
  
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience applying CV and machine learning techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision


• Health Savings Account with company contribution


• Annual paid time off and paid holidays


• 401(k) with generous company match


• Training and development opportunities


• Variety of company‑sponsored events

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose‑built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on‑the‑ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance.

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.