Senior Scientist, Radar and SAR Expert

1 day ago


Northridge, California, United States Arete Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our team at Arete, specializing in Radar and SAR systems. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting research and developing activities focused on passive and active RF sensor technology exploitation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop novel solutions, significant enhancements, and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms for challenging mission applications, with initial focus on SAR systems.
  • Research, design, and implement advanced signal processing and RF system concepts that yield new capabilities addressing urgent customer needs.
  • Implement prototype solutions in software, utilizing the latest data exploitation techniques (including machine learning techniques).
  • Develop simulations and performance models that enable trade studies for radar systems.
  • Technically support radar initiatives in multiple Business Areas across the company.
  • Interface with and brief technical solutions to customers and large peer groups.
  • Travel as necessary to support customer requirements.
Requirements
  • PhD degree program in physics, mathematics, or a related field, or BS/MS with several years of relevant experience.
  • Radar systems development experience including signal and image processing, detection/estimation theory, algorithm development, software development, data analysis, and modeling and simulation.
  • Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or similar language.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with SAR image formation, algorithms, and exploitation concepts.
  • Experience developing novel waveforms and associated signal processing algorithms.
  • Experience with automatic target recognition technologies.
  • Familiarity with embedded processing (e.g., FPGA or CPU/GPU implementations).
  • Familiarity with formal software development processes and cloud computing paradigms.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning.
  • Technical direction and/or program management.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $165,000, as well as a range of benefits, programs, and perks, including generous PTO and leave times, financial benefits, health, medical, and wellness benefits, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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