Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Technical SETA to support the full lifecycle of a research program from development through transition. You will serve as SME in Image Science with specialization in EO/IR systems, advanced sensing modalities, and related image processing and evaluation.

The role requires 5 days per week on client site in Bethesda, MD and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Strong experience in signal processing and multi-disciplinary R&D is essential.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of relevant work experience.
• SIX (6) or more years of working experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of EO/IR systems standards, procedures, and practices.
• Expertise with microwave, VHF, UHF, or infrared wavelength systems.
• Experience developing, implementing, testing, or analyzing signal processing, optimization, or machine learning algorithms.
• Experience or equivalent education using test and measurement equipment relevant to advanced sensing technologies, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF test platforms, wireless communications testbeds, biometric sensor test systems, or commercial off‑the‑shelf sensing devices.
• Experience or equivalent education involving telecommunications systems, radio frequency (RF) sensing, signal processing, biometric sensing modalities, and/or advanced sensor system design and evaluation.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the lifecycle of a research program from development through transition.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as SME.
• Serve as SME in Image Science with specialization in EO/IR systems, advanced sensing modalities, and image processing, spectral analysis, and evaluation.
• This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

Skills

EO/IR systems

Image processing

Spectral analysis

Evaluation

Program management

Milestones & schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering

Master’s degree in related field (may substitute 2 years experience)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Embedded systems software

Job description

Job Family: Communications Engineering (COE) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert. In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expert in Image Science, with specialization in EO/IR systems, advanced sensing modalities, and associated image processing, spectral analysis, and evaluation.

This role requires 5-days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.

A Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of relevant work experience.

SIX (6) or more years of working experience.

Experiences should include, but not be limited to:

• Comprehensive understanding of EO/IR systems standards, procedures, and practices
• Expertise with microwave, VHF, UHF, or infrared wavelength systems
• Experience developing, implementing, testing, or analyzing signal processing, optimization, or machine learning algorithms
• Experience or equivalent education using test and measurement equipment relevant to advanced sensing technologies, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF test platforms, wireless communications testbeds, biometric sensor test systems, or commercial off‑the‑shelf sensing devices
• Experience or equivalent education involving telecommunications systems, radio frequency (RF) sensing, signal processing, biometric sensing modalities, and/or advanced sensor system design and evaluation
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master’s degree or PhD in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related fields, with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience

FOUR (4) years of experience with programming languages or tools commonly used in sensing, data analysis, or experimental automation, such as LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or embedded systems software

TWO (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition

Awareness of supply chain, security, and integration considerations for commercial off‑the‑shelf sensing technologies, telecommunications hardware, and RF component

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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