Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science

M1 Technology; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

M1 Technology, LLC is seeking a Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science to join one of our Bethesda, Maryland subsidiaries. The role demands TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and leadership of multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E efforts in advanced sensing.

Required are a technical bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant work and deep knowledge of EO/IR, RF sensing, signal processing, and ML-driven analysis. On-site collaboration and program planning will be key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; Master may substitute for 2 years experience.
• 6+ years of experience in EO/IR, microwave, RF, or infrared systems.
• Experience with signal processing, ML algorithms, testing, or analysis.
• Experience with test/measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF test platforms, etc.
• Experience with telecommunications systems, RF sensing, biometric sensing modalities, or advanced sensor design.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team; creating program plans & milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team.
• Develop program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestones.
• Evaluate EO/IR sensor systems and advise on integration and testing.

Skills

EO/IR systems

RF sensing

Signal processing

Machine learning

Test & measurement

R&D leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Master’s degree replaced by experience

PhD (preferred in related fields)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Embedded systems

Job description

M1 Technology, LLC is seeking a Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science to join one of our subsidiaries in Bethesda, Maryland.

Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Required Qualifications:

• 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, including:
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 components.