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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist (SAR) Lead - NGA - **Company:** Fathom Management LLC - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $260,000.0 - $263,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Computer Vision, Cyber Security, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Geospatial Intelligence, Google Earth, Image Quality, Information Theory, Intelligence Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Metadata, DataOps, Data Ingestion, Data Pipelines - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1b0e7c1b407f54e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Remote sensing?, * 6+ years of advanced SAR exploitation and imagery science experience * Demonstrated expertise in: * + SAR collection and phenomenology + Image formation processes + Exploitation methodologies + Sensor metadata interpretation Technical Expertise * Hands-on experience with: * + SARPy + MATLAB SAR Toolbox * Strong knowledge of: * + RNIIRS + Information theoretic image quality metrics + Integrated Sidelobe Ratio (ISLR) + Multiplicative Noise Ratio (MNR) + SAR geometry impacts (graze, squint, azimuth) ScientificProcessing Skills * Experience developing and evaluating: * + Algorithms + Automated workflows + Scientific exploitation methods * Strong skills using: * + Python + MATLAB + Google Earth Engine Remote Sensing Expertise * Deep understanding of: * + Remote sensing principles + Advanced imagery exploitation + Geospatial intelligence methodologies Communication * Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to: * + Technical audiences + Non-technical stakeholders + Intelligence users, + Computer Vision (CV) + Machine Learning (ML) + AI-enabled analytics to SAR imagery exploitation challenges Core Competencies * Scientific problem solving * Advanced analytical thinking * Technical leadership and mentorship * Mission-driven collaboration * Innovation and experimentation mindset, * Successful exploitation of advanced SAR datasets * Improved processing and analytical methodologies * Enhanced intelligence production capabilities * Effective integration of emerging sensor technologies * High-value scientific contributions to mission operations ## Description We are seeking a highly specialized Exploitation Specialist / Imagery Scientist (SAR) Lead to support mission-critical initiatives for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This role sits at the intersection of: * Advanced SAR exploitation * Remote sensing science * Algorithm development * Intelligence analysis * AI/ML-enabled imagery processing You will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) phenomenology, exploitation methodologies, and advanced image processing workflows supporting national security operations., The Imagery Scientist serves as the lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives. This position requires deep expertise in: * SAR collection and phenomenology * Image formation and quality analysis * Advanced processing and exploitation workflows * Metadata and sensor characterization * Scientific automation and algorithm development You will work directly with Government stakeholders and technical teams to: * Evaluate emerging sensor capabilities * Develop exploitation methodologies * Improve data ingestion and processing pipelines * Advance intelligence analysis capabilities, * Serve as the lead SAR subject matter expert (SME) * Analyze: * + SAR collection characteristics + Sensor phenomenology + Image formation processes * Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery to identify and locate objects of interest Algorithm DevelopmentScientific Processing * Develop, test, and evaluate: * + New algorithms + Exploitation methodologies + Scientific workflows + Automated processing techniques * Utilize advanced processing tools including: * + Python + MATLAB + Google Earth Engine + SARPy SensorData Evaluation * Assess emerging sensor capabilities and performance differences * Evaluate: * + Metadata structures + Data formats + Collection latency + Security domains * Support integration into existing: * + Databases + APIs + ETL pipelines + Data operations workflows Data PreparationStandardization * Determine preprocessing and normalization strategies for SAR data * Convert and standardize imagery into usable formats for: * + Labeling + Model testing + Analytical exploitation * Support geospatial tiling and transformation workflows Cross-Platform Intelligence Integration * Investigate collection gaps and complementary data sources * Identify coincident collections from: * + EO platforms + Additional imagery systems * Assess geographic and temporal overlap across platforms Technical LeadershipCommunication * Communicate complex SAR capabilities and methodologies to: * + Technical teams + Analysts + Government stakeholders * Provide technical direction and mentorship across exploitation efforts ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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