Senior Scientist - Field Applications

Company: Arete
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

At Aret--, 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.
We are seeking mid- and senior-level applicants with a strong Physical Science and/or Applied Math background to work in the areas of Radar and SAR Exploitation. At Arete, you will be responsible for conducting research and developing activities focused on passive and active RF sensor technology exploitation that address the challenging mission requirements and emerging needs of our IC and DoD customers, both for existing systems and systems under development. Duties include developing novel solutions, significant enhancements, and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms for challenging mission applications, with initial focus on SAR systems. Researching, designing, and implementing advanced signal processing and RF system concepts that yield new capabilities addressing urgent customer needs. Implementing prototype solutions in software, utilizing the latest data exploitation techniques (including machine learning techniques). Developing simulations and performance models that enable trade studies for radar systems. Travelling as necessary to support customer requirements. This position is based in our Falls Church , VA office . This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.
Bereavement and Medical Leave
Financial Benefits
-401K Retirement Plan Contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Vision Reimbursement
Qualities We Look For
Qualified candidate will have completed a PhD degree program in physics, mathematics, or a related field, or will have several years of relevant experience
Radar systems development experience including signal and image processing, detection/estimation theory, algorithm development, software development, data analysis and modeling and simulation.
Experience programming in Python, C, C++, or similar language
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
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.
Aret-- 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.
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.
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