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Peraton

Image Scientist

Peraton, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


Responsibilities

Seeking a motivated IMAGE SCIENTIST to support product evaluations, algorithm quality studies, new product initializations, or develop image quality equations to quantify the expected quality of an imaging system.

Candidate should have a working understanding and practical application of modeling components of the image path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties. Imaging systems could include panchromatic (pan), RADAR, LIDAR, OPIR, hyperspectral (HSI) and/or multispectral (MSI) on board space or airborne platforms. Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as the exploitation software packages will be necessary to develop test and verification methodologies. The candidate will work within an existing team to complete tasks as prioritized by government customers. Good communication and team work is necessary. A history of delivering results is critical to success.

Qualifications

eraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

5 years experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD

Bachelor or advanced degree in Image Science, Optics, Engineering, or Applied Physics and 1+ years of experience working with electrical-optical, RADAR, LIDAR, hyperspectral and/or multispectral imaging platforms.Image processing and digital signal processing experienceImage chain analysis to include atmospheric modeling, signal quality and noise, optics, detector calibration, and image processing of pixel dataApplied knowledge of sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processesUnderstanding of data analysis and statisticsStrong written and oral communication skills, with emphasis on briefing to obtain decisions and solve technical issues and test plans/reports writingAbility to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic work environmentTrack record of delivering resultsMust have a minimum of a

Top Secret

clearance and willingness to upgrade clearance to TS/SCI and sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request. Contract requires TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. AllReceive tips & info on cleared job search, security clearances and career development.

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