Senior Radar and SAR Scientist

3 weeks ago

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

Areté is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our team in Northridge, CA. As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for conducting research and developing activities focused on passive and active RF sensor technology exploitation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing novel solutions, significant enhancements, and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms for challenging mission applications, with initial focus on SAR systems.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Qualified candidate will have completed a PhD degree program in physics, mathematics, or a related field, or will have a BS or 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

Areté offers 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at for assistance.

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