Technical SETA SME - Imagery Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Rx, Dental,

Sick Time & Holidays

Incentive Bonus

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development

Employee Referral

Community Outreach

Back-Up Childcare

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Technical SETA to support the lifecycle of a research program from development through transition. You will attend meetings, workshops, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert and serve as the Image Science SME with EO/IR focus.

The role requires 5 days per week on client site in Bethesda, MD, and a strong background in sensing technologies, signal processing, and RF systems.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; Master’s may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Six or more years of related work experience with EO/IR, sensing, or RF technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle execution of a research program from development to transition.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as SME.
• Serve as SME in Image Science with specialization in EO/IR systems and image processing.

Skills

EO/IR systems

Signal processing

Program management

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field

Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF test platforms

Biometric sensor test systems

Job description

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.

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
• 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

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