Senior SAR Imaging Scientist & Tech Lead (TS/SCI)

CFD Research Corporation; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Senior SAR Imaging Scientist to join the Leadership team as a Group Leader. The candidate will drive SAR image formation, radar physics analysis, and signal-processing improvements for airborne and space systems.

Candidates must hold an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, US citizenship, and a PhD or Master's in a related field; 8+ years of experience and proven leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Imaging Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years of relevant SAR experience.
• Experience leading a cross-functional engineering team.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAR image formation and radar physics analysis efforts.
• Develop radar waveform design and phenomenology studies.
• Mentor and manage a team of engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex tasks.
• Communicate technical results clearly and effectively.

Skills

SAR imaging

Radar physics

Signal processing

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

EW algorithms

Geospatial analysis

RF analysis software

Job description

CFD Research Corporation in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Senior SAR Imaging Scientist to join the Leadership team as a Group Leader. The candidate will drive SAR image formation, radar physics analysis, and signal-processing improvements for airborne and space systems.

Candidates must hold an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, US citizenship, and a PhD or Master's in a related field; 8+ years of experience and proven leadership are required.