Senior Remote SAR Imagery Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton

Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 113,000 - 257,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Expert SAR Imagery Scientist to join a mission-focused team developing and testing advanced imaging radar techniques. You will tackle unusually complex problems, shape R&D programs, and mentor staff while operating with significant autonomy.

Required are 15+ years in SAR/remote sensing, plus 4+ years leading SAR teams; TS/SCI clearance and a STEM degree. Experience with IDL/MATLAB, APIs, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and Tableau is a plus.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science.
4+ years of experience with SAR, including leading teams.
Experience with imaging radar analysis techniques using advanced image and signal processing tools.
Knowledge of image processing, radar imagery analysis, and radar physics/phenomenology.
Knowledge of sensor design principles and their relation to performance.
Knowledge of imagery ordering tools, electronic light tables, and products.
Knowledge of US IC imagery collection, exploitation, and GEOINT roles.
Knowledge of overhead intelligence collection systems.
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
Bachelor's degree and 15+ years with SAR, or 20+ years with SAR in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Leverage physics research to test and analyze phenomena and support R&D programs.
Mentor or supervise employees in technical competencies.
Develop and apply imaging radar methodologies for new signatures.
Work on complex problems and provide innovative solutions.
Operate with latitude for unreviewed action or decision.