Image Scientist - Electro Optical
Image Scientist - Electro Optical
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$ 110400 - 165500
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Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD) we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our countrys space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics sensors radar artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense intelligence community and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions. Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!
The Imagery Processing and Exploitation Department (IPED) comprises a multidisciplinary group of highly skilled physicists engineers and mathematicians who support a variety of United States Government space programs. The department applies its knowledge of national space systems current technology and image and signal processing to advise government program office personnel and internal Aerospace customers on technical matters related to spacebased remote sensing. IPED develops algorithms and applies mathematical principles to evaluate develop and exploit the spatial spectral and temporal content of data from cutting edge satellites and space systems.
Work Model: This is a fulltime position based in El Segundo CA offering a hybrid work model that combines four regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What Youll Be Doing
- Tackling challenging image processing problems and performing multisource data analysis in support of the United States Space Force Space Systems Command and other national security community members
- Employing mathematical principles to develop and evaluate new and advanced algorithms perform simulations and analyses using simulated and real data
- Delivering image data exploitation as it relates to collection systems collection planning data processing and transmission
- Analyzing and critiquing requirements for current and planned imaging systems
- Providing insights and technical recommendations on approaches to computationally intensive problems
- Working independently and collaborating with other staff members department management program office and governmental personnel to solve challenging technical problems
What You Need to be Successful Senior Member of Technical Staff
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a related STEM field particularly Remote Sensing Imaging Science Astronomy Physics Mathematics Atmospheric Science Computer Science Optical or Electrical Engineering
- Five years of related post grad experience
- Experience with national civil and/or commercial imaging systems image processing image exploitation or digital signal processing
- Ability to work interactively and effectively with government customers and contractor personnel
- Programming experience using Python and/or MATLAB
- Exceptional analytic problemsolving skills relating to the performance of passive remote sensing electrooptical visible and infrared sensors
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Advanced degree in a related STEM field particularly Remote Sensing Imaging Science Astronomy Physics Mathematics Atmospheric Science Computer Science Optical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with COTS image analysis and interpretation software including RemoteView SocetGXP ENVI or similar
- Knowledge of Intelligence processes (e.g. tasking collection processing exploitation dissemination)
- Familiarity with data visualization and data science principles and applications
We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The gradebased pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge and skills.
(Min Max)
$110400 $165500Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industryleading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays sick time and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
401(k) Plan Employees receive a total companypaid benefit of 8 10 or 12 of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Employment Type
Full-Time
