Arete Associates
Staff Scientist
Arete Associates, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us.We are seeking mid- and senior-level applicants with a strong Physical Science and/or Applied Math background to work in the areas of ocean remote sensing, signal/image processing and detection, computer vision, machine learning, physics-based modeling, data analysis, sensor hardware development, and field test design and support. As a
Staff Scientist , tasks include development of physics-based software and algorithms for data analysis. Other duties include, but are not limited to, work on challenging and important projects in the areas of sensor design and analysis; phenomenology exploitation; detection, estimation and tracking algorithms; and target classification and identification. This position is based in our
Northridge, CA
office. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:Generous PTO and Leave TimesFlextime SchedulingBereavement and Medical LeavePaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Parental LeaveFinancial Benefits401K Retirement Plan ContributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanCafeteria 125 PlanContinuing Education FundsHealth, Medical, and Wellness BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Vision ReimbursementQualities We Look ForCreativityIntegrityPassionResponsivenessCollaborationExperiences and Background We Look For:Qualified candidate will have completed (or be in their final year of) a PhD degree program in physics, mathematics, or a related fieldExperience programming in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or similar languageExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teamsEligibility to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearanceNice to have:Remote sensing experience in Electro-Optics, Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR), LIDAR, or sonarExperience with signal/image processing (detection, estimation, and tracking)Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification and automated target recognitionPhysics-based modeling and simulationSpectroscopy, data fusion, data analytics, or algorithm developmentIntellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learningTechnical direction and/or program managementActive TS/SCI security clearanceSalary Range:
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $165,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.Other Requirements:U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.Other Considerations:Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.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 Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
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Staff Scientist , tasks include development of physics-based software and algorithms for data analysis. Other duties include, but are not limited to, work on challenging and important projects in the areas of sensor design and analysis; phenomenology exploitation; detection, estimation and tracking algorithms; and target classification and identification. This position is based in our
Northridge, CA
office. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:Generous PTO and Leave TimesFlextime SchedulingBereavement and Medical LeavePaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Parental LeaveFinancial Benefits401K Retirement Plan ContributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanCafeteria 125 PlanContinuing Education FundsHealth, Medical, and Wellness BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Vision ReimbursementQualities We Look ForCreativityIntegrityPassionResponsivenessCollaborationExperiences and Background We Look For:Qualified candidate will have completed (or be in their final year of) a PhD degree program in physics, mathematics, or a related fieldExperience programming in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or similar languageExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teamsEligibility to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearanceNice to have:Remote sensing experience in Electro-Optics, Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR), LIDAR, or sonarExperience with signal/image processing (detection, estimation, and tracking)Computer vision, image and data fusion, image classification and automated target recognitionPhysics-based modeling and simulationSpectroscopy, data fusion, data analytics, or algorithm developmentIntellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learningTechnical direction and/or program managementActive TS/SCI security clearanceSalary Range:
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $165,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.Other Requirements:U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.Other Considerations:Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.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 Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
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