Imagery Scientist (SAR) - Expert
Core
Subject matter expert on SAR imagery providing technical direction for acquisition, preparation, and exploitation of synthetic aperture radar data to support operational intelligence.
Role type
Senior IC Imagery Scientist (SAR)
Builds
Pre-processed SAR imagery tiles, data pipelines, and exploitation products for intelligence users
Domain
National Security / Remote Sensing / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SAR data processing, image formation processes, imagery quality metrics, sensor metadata analysis, algorithm development, automated scientific workflows, remote sensing principles, data pipeline integration, geospatial accuracy, mathematical conversion models
Preferred skills
Computer vision, machine learning techniques for SAR imagery
Technologies
SARPy, MATLAB SAR Toolbox, Python, MATLAB, Google Earth Engine
Responsibilities
Integrate emerging sensors and platforms into existing data pipelines; Develop pipelines and data structures for new capabilities; Assess differences in sensor characteristics, metadata, and data formats; Pre-process and standardize SAR data for labeling and model development; Generate geospatially accurate tiles from full-size imagery; Develop mathematical conversion models for data labels; Investigate gaps in sensor capabilities and explore coincident imagery options
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC