Senior Radar Scientist

    • KBR
  • Chantilly, VA
  • Posted 16 days ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

C++
Computer vision
Remote sensing
Statistics
Data collection
Security clearance
Thought leadership
Performance testing
C#
Radar
Photogrammetry
Sensors
Testing
Evaluation
Geospatial analysis
Algorithms
Data
Design
Aperture
SAR
Continuous integration
Science
CGI
Facilitation
Cloud computing
Fusion
MATLAB
Python
C
Communication
Analytical skill
DoD
Integrated circuit
Law

Job Details

Title:

Senior Radar Scientist

KBR is seeking a Senior RADAR Engineer (12+ years of Experience) to work on a multi-discipline team that supports various government customers in the Washington Metropolitan Area in the fields of photogrammetry, radargrammetry, computer vision, remote sensing, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities/Job Function:

  • Work with a team of photogrammetrists, computer vision scientists, systems engineers, and software developers to implement mathematical models of remote sensing collection systems.
  • Assist in development of sensor models for new data collection systems and methods.
  • Assist in the testing, evaluation, and comparison of new geospatial collection systems.
  • Assist in the development of new algorithms for the processing and exploitation of radar data
  • Analyze, design, test and evaluate systems that handle Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data through the TCPED process
  • Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations related to the insertion of new RADAR technology,
  • Provide technical assistance in the development of new standards for geospatial data.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Mandatory Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
  • BS or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM degree
  • Senior-level experience (12+ years) with SAR and GEOINT data.
  • Senior-level experience (12+ years) to include guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership in such fields as:
    • SAR image formation and exploitation
    • Interferometry and point cloud generation
    • Photogrammetry
    • Triangulation
    • Image registration and fusion
    • Geolocation and relative mensuration
  • Working knowledge and ability to design performance testing, to verify and validate radar-based algorithms
  • Working knowledge of specific SAR phenomenology and/or other existing or emerging GEOINT sources or applications, exploitation methods, and analysis techniques.
  • Ability to prototype algorithms in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, C#
  • Strong oral and written communication skills


Desired Qualifications

  • MS or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM degree
  • Experience in the SAR discipline of GEOINT analytic tradecraft designing and testing algorithm performance
  • Experience working in the DoD/IC
  • Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience


Security Clearance Requirement

  • Active TS/SCI


KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.