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Senior Scientist Security Clearance - GRVTY
Software Engineer
Senior Scientist leading research and algorithm development for overhead persistent infrared and electro‑optical/infrared sensing systems, focusing on OPIR phenomenology, optical signature characterization, and sensor performance analysis.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced algorithms for OPIR phenomenology, optical signature extraction, and sensor performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with algorithm engineers and data scientists to integrate machine‑learning models into real‑time sensing pipelines.
- Conduct experimental studies and simulations using Python, MATLAB, and C++ to validate sensor concepts and performance metrics.
- Develop signal‑processing and sensor‑fusion techniques to enhance detection, tracking, and classification capabilities of infrared systems.
- Document research findings, produce technical reports, and present results to stakeholders supporting national‑security missions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on optics or signal processing.
- 5+ years of experience in algorithm development, data analytics, or research for infrared/electro‑optical sensing systems.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C++ for scientific computing and algorithm prototyping.
- Strong background in signal processing, machine learning, and optical engineering concepts.
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Skills
pythoncmachine learning