Imagery Scientist (SAR) (Exploitation Specialist-Expert) - NGA - WASH

Springfield, VA

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

Job ID: 20260707221543
Location: NGA - WASH
Specialty: SAR

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Masego is an award-winning small business that specializes in GEOINT services. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we recognize and award your hard work.

Description

We are looking for an Expert-level TS/SCI-cleared Imagery Scientist to join our team.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

18+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree OR 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree OR 16 years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree.
Experience as a SAR expert with understanding of collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation products
Experience using SARPy and Matlab SAR toolbox
Experience in RNIIRS, information theoretic-based image quality metrics, SAR imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata (e.g., graze, squint, azimuth)
Experience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of an OOI
Experience developing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using SAR imagery with tools like Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine
Experience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences on availability and capabilities of SAR
Deep understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience applying CV and ML techniques to SAR imagery and data

Security Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI and current CI Polygraph

Salary Range: $158,000+ based on ability to meet or exceed stated requirements

About Masego

Masego Inc. provides expert Geospatial Intelligence Solutions in addition to Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) and GEOINT instructional services. Masego provides expert-level Geospatial Collection Management, Full Motion Video; Human Geography; Information Technology and Cyber; Technical Writing; and ABI, Agile, and other professional training.

Masego is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. With high-level expertise and decades of experience, coupled with proven project management systems and top-notch client support, Masego enhances the performance capabilities of the Department of Defense and the intelligence community.

Pay and Benefits

We seek to provide and take care of our team members. We currently offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Generous PTO, and more!

Diversity

Masego, Inc. is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Virginia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its programs and activities. Masego, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.

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How many years of relevant hands-on experience do you have with Imagery Analysis and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)?*

Please rate your experience with the following on a scale from 1-5: acting as a SAR expert with an understanding of collection, phenomenology, the image formation process, and exploitation products (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being expert-level experience).* 5 (can perform at an advanced level with no supervision)4 (can perform at an intermediate level with no supervision)3 (can perform at a mid level with some supervision)2 (can perform at a beginner level / has training but no practical experience)1 (unfamiliar/none)

Please rate your experience with the following on a scale from 1-5: using SARPy and Matlab SAR toolbox (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being expert-level experience).*

Please rate your experience with the following on a scale from 1-5: RNIIRS, information theoretic-based image quality metrics, SAR imagery quality metrics and sensor metadata (e.g., graze, squint, azimuth) (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being an expert level of experience).*

Please rate your experience with the following on a scale from 1-5: exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of an OOI (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being expert-level experience).*

Please rate your experience with the following on a scale from 1-5: developing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using SAR imagery with tools like Python, MATLAB, and Google Earth Engine (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being expert-level experience).*

Please rate your experience with the following on a scale from 1-5: communicating with technical and non-technical audiences on availability and capabilities of SAR (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being expert-level experience).*

Please rate your knowledge of the following on a scale from 1-5: understanding of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing and advanced exploitation methods (1 being unfamiliar and 5 being expert-level of knowledge).*

Do you have experience applying CV and ML techniques to SAR imagery and data?*

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