Radar Exploitation Scientist

Terms of Hire: Full time.

Job Responsibilities

**_SUMMARY:_**_:_**

**Primary responsibilities**:
Researches, designs, develops, and verifies RF signal and image collection systems, and defines and develops processing and dissemination computer algorithms. Develops requirements analysis, system architecture, and integrates new signal and image capture and processing technology systems. Designs, develops, and analyzes systems for the extraction of information from sensors. Systems utilization includes implementation of signal and image processing with advanced computer architectures.
- The Radar Exploitation Scientist will support Areté Research & Development efforts in Advanced RF Sensing through:

- Researching, designing, and implementing advanced signal processing and RF system concepts that yield new capabilities addressing urgent customer needs
- Implementing prototype solutions in software, utilizing the latest data exploitation techniques (including machine learning techniques)
- Developing simulations and performance models that enable trade studies for radar systems
- Technically supporting radar initiatives in multiple Business Areas across the company
- Interfacing with and briefing technical solutions to customers and large peer groups
- Travelling as necessary to support customer requirements

**Required Qualifications & Experience**:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or related technical discipline, with no less than 2 years relevant radar experience.

5-9+ years of experience in industry with BS/BA - 3-7+ years of experience in industry with MS/MA - 0-4+ years of experience in industry with PhD
- Demonstrated analytical, applied mathematics and problem-solving skills.
- Radar systems development experience including: signal and image processing, detection/estimation theory, algorithm development, software development, data analysis and/or modeling and simulation.
- Programming proficiency sufficient to generate prototype solutions (e.g. IDL, C/C++, MATLAB, or Python)
- Excellent technical writing and oral communications skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance

**Preferred Qualifications & Experience**:

- Experience with SAR image formation, algorithms, and exploitation concepts
- Experience developing novel waveforms and associated signal processing algorithms
- Experience with automatic target recognition technologies
- Experience with modern machine learning techniques applied to sensor data exploitation
- Familiarity with embedded processing (e.g. FPGA or CPU/GPU implementations)
- Familiarity with formal software development processes and cloud computing paradigms
- Experience supporting business capture activities
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

You Will Enjoy:

- An opportunity to be a part of a great culture, an awesome team, a challenging work environment, and some fun along the way