Senior SAR Imagery Analyst / Scientist

Job Description
The Senior SAR Imagery Analyst Scientist will provide Geospatial and Imagery expertise and quantitative analysis to make recommendations that improve data curation and development in support of Machine Learning (ML) algorithm testing and evaluation.

Day-to-day tasks may include but not be limited to:

• Assisting the SAR Lead in conducting assessment of potential differences between new sensor characteristics and capabilities compared to currently utilized platforms.
• Assessing the potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure characteristics in regards to the changes to databases, schemas, APIs, and other ETL related processes for the ingestion and movement of data when integrating into the existing data operations pipeline.
• Determine how to acquire new data, potential latency associated with acquisition, data formats, and security domains.
• Determine how to pre-process and standardize the data to match existing data standards or to be transformed into a usable state for labeling and model testing purposes. This may involve converting between file format types or tiling full-sized images into specified sizes or geospatial bounds.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8 years of full-time experience as an Imagery Analyst or Scientist (an applicable degree may be substituted for some experience).
• 4 of SAR analysis expertise with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products.
• Experience specifically, in SAR imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata describing impacts of geometry on phenomenology.
• Must possess experience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of objects of interest.
• Must possess experience communicating with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences on availability and capabilities of SAR imagery products, methodologies, procedures and algorithms to enhance analysis.
• Must possess deep understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods.
• Experience in Machine Learning (ML).
• A current TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI poly if necessary

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience applying Computer Vision (CV) and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery to address intelligence problems.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $118,095 - $200,762