Senior Radar Scientist

Key Skills

Algorithms, Autosar, Computer Vision (CV), Data oriented design- DoD, Design, Effective communication skills, GEOINT tools, Photogrammetry

Job Description

Responsibilities/Job Function: 

• Work with a team of image scientists, photogrammetrists, computer vision scientists, systems engineers, software engineers, and GEOINT Analysts in support of GEOINT product quality assessment planning, execution, results analysis and reporting.  
• Provide expert/senior RADAR science and engineering in support of the full range of traditional and non-traditional GEOINT systems and products  
• Support assessment of product geolocation accuracy using verified geolocation of a known features, verifying mensuration accuracy through measurement of known objects, calculating ground sample distance, and other photogrammetric analyses as directed.  
• Assist in development of sensor models for new data collection systems and methods. 
• Assist in the testing, evaluation, and comparison of new geospatial collection systems. 
• Analyze, design, test and evaluate systems that handle Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data through the TCPED process 
• Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations related to the insertion of new RADAR technology, 
• Provide technical assistance in the development of new standards for geospatial data. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• BS or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM degree 
• Senior-level experience (12+ years) with SAR and GEOINT data. 
• Senior-level experience (12+ years) to include guidance, consultation, facilitation, and thought leadership in such fields as: 
• SAR image formation and exploitation 
• Interferometry and point cloud generation 
• Photogrammetry 
• Triangulation 
• Image registration and fusion 
• Geolocation and relative mensuration 
• Working knowledge and ability to design performance testing, to verify and validate radar-based algorithms 
• Working knowledge of specific SAR phenomenology and/or other existing or emerging GEOINT sources or applications, exploitation methods, and analysis techniques. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 

Desired Qualifications 

• MS or higher degree in Engineering, Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM degree 
• Experience in the SAR discipline of GEOINT analytic tradecraft designing and testing algorithm performance 
• Experience working in the DoD/IC 
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience 

Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI (with Poly preferred) 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.