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# Senior SAR Imagery Scientist / Exploitation Specialist NGA MAVEN Program

- **Company:** Thomas & Herbert Consulting LLC
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $177,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Geospatial Intelligence, Image Quality, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Metadata, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9268cbddd4923518

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Sensors?, * Active TS/SCI Clearance.

 * Bachelor's degree in Remote Sensing, Engineering, Computer Science, Geospatial Intelligence, or related technical field.
 * 4+ years of SAR imagery exploitation and analysis experience.
 * Strong understanding of:
 * SAR collection and phenomenology
 * Image formation processes
 * Sensor geometry and metadata
 * SAR exploitation methodologies
 * Experience using:
 * SARPy
 * MATLAB SAR Toolbox
 * Python
 * MATLAB
 * Experience developing algorithms, processes, and analytical workflows using SAR imagery.
 * Experience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience applying AI/ML or Computer Vision techniques to SAR imagery.
 * Experience supporting NGA, NRO, DIA, or Intelligence Community GEOINT programs.
 * Experience with cloud-based geospatial processing environments.
 * GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) preferred., * of SAR imagery exploitation and analysis : 5 years (Required)

## Description

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Senior SAR Imagery Scientist to support the NGA MAVEN Program. This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, supporting advanced GEOINT, AI/ML, and data exploitation initiatives. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership for SAR imagery acquisition, preprocessing, quality assessment, sensor integration, and data preparation supporting operational intelligence and machine learning applications., * Serve as the SAR SME supporting NGA MAVEN imagery exploitation and sensor integration efforts.

 * Assess emerging SAR sensors and integrate new data sources into existing data pipelines and workflows.
 * Analyze SAR phenomenology, collection geometry, metadata, image quality, and exploitation products.
 * Develop preprocessing, tiling, orthorectification, and imagery transformation workflows for AI/ML applications.
 * Evaluate imagery quality using RNIIRS and SAR-specific quality metrics.
 * Support development of automated processes, algorithms, and methodologies using SAR imagery and remote sensing data.
 * Generate and manage imagery pre-labels derived from intelligence reporting, machine observations, and human analysis.
 * Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to prepare data for machine learning model development.
 * Support weekly imagery deliveries and rapid-turn operational requirements.
 * Identify opportunities to integrate coincident EO imagery and other sensor sources to enhance exploitation.


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