SAR Imagery Scientist

ManTech; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech in Springfield, VA seeks a SAR Imagery Scientist to join our onsite team. This full-time role focuses on SAR imagery analysis, multi-INT data exploitation, and geospatial workflows to produce actionable intelligence and support model evaluation.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience; a BA/BS or higher; active TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility; strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in SAR imagery analysis and multi-INT exploitation.
• Strong geospatial analysis and data visualization skills.
• Experience with SAR data curation and product development.

Responsibilities

• Experience with SAR imagery analytical products and multi-INT analysis.
• Use data visualization tools to exploit data via programming and geospatial methods.
• Curate imagery for model evaluation and accreditation with objects of interest.
• Identify data gaps and curate diverse datasets for ML evaluation.

Skills

SAR Imagery

Multi-INT Analysis

Geospatial Skills

Machine Learning

Education

BA/BS or higher

Tools

Geospatial Software

Data Visualization

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SAR Imagery Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA . This is a full-time onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery analytical products and conducting multi-INT analysis
• Utilize structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data and visualization tools to exploit data through use of programming and scripting, including advanced geospatial skills and an excellent understanding of how to apply evolving technology and methodologies to related issues
• Leverage multi-INT data, with an emphasis on SAR, to curate imagery from the emergent sensors. Curated imagery will be prioritized for creation of labeled data to support the model evaluation and accreditation. Curated imagery should have objects of interest or needed characteristics (e.g., geographic coverage, scene attributes) per Government prioritization.
• Based on the characteristics and limitations of the emergent sensor, recommend curation strategies and identify data gaps to develop a diverse, representative dataset for Machine Leaming model evaluation

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience; BA/BS can account for 4 years while a MA/MS can account for 6 years of experience.
• 4+ years as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing imagery analysis and reporting.
• Must be able to occasionally move about the work area to collaborate with team members and access mission systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and customers to exchange accurate information and present analytic findings.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.