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# Expert SAR Imagery Scientist

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Franconia, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $112,800.0 - $257,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ArcGIS (Software), Geospatial Intelligence, MATLAB, Process Driven Development, Signal Processing, Tableau (Software), Web Services, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17161964?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17161964%2FExpert-Sar-Imagery-Scientist-Virginia-Alexandria

## About the Role

* 15+ years of experience in the field of SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science
 * 4+ years of experience with SAR, including leading teams
 * Experience with imaging radar analysis techniques utilizing advanced image and signal processing methods and tools to support new signature and methodology development
 * Knowledge of applied image processing, advanced analysis of radar imagery, and imaging radar physics, phenomenology, and phase history processing
 * Knowledge of sensor design principles and their relationship to sensor performance
 * Knowledge of imagery ordering tools, electronic light tables, and products
 * Knowledge of US IC, specifically imagery collection and exploitation and GEOINT's role in the intelligence mission
 * Knowledge of the tasking of overhead intelligence collection systems
 * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 * Bachelor's degree in Image Science, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Physical Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a STEM field and 15+ years of experience with SAR, or 20+ years of experience with SAR in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience in image or signal processing, such as IDL or MATLAB
 * Experience with the development and use of APIs
 * Experience in Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Tableau, or Web Services Development
 * Experience with GIS software and methodological principles, including ArcGIS
 * Possession of excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
 * Master's degree in a Scientific field preferred; Doctorate degree in a Scientific field a plus

## Description

Leverage advanced and specialized physics research expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena, conduct and shape R&D programs, and to support S&T client challenges. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.


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