Imagery Scientist (SAR)- Expert

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking a motivated and experienced imagery scientist to serve as the lead SAR subject matter expert (SME) on our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is an expert imagery scientist with a passion for advanced scientific problem solving, imagery exploitation, and operational intelligence support. This role will drive solutions informed by specific phenomenology limitations and advantages of the sensors and platforms in mind.

What You'll be Owning

Serve as the lead technical authority for SAR exploitation and imagery science initiatives.

Analyze:

SAR collection characteristics

Sensor phenomenology

Image formation processes

Develop, test, and evaluate:

New algorithms

Exploitation methodologies

Scientific workflows

Automated processing techniques

Utilize advanced processing tools including:

Python

MATLAB

Google Earth Engine

SARPy

Conduct exploitation and analysis of SAR imagery to identify and locate objects of interest

What You Must Have

Active TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly

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

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) h)

SAR geometry impacts

Experience developing and evaluating:

Algorithms

Automated workflows

Scientific exploitation methods

Strong skills using:

Python

MATLAB

Google Earth Engine

Deep understanding of:

Remote sensing principles

Advanced imagery exploitation

Geospatial intelligence methodologies

Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to:

Technical audiences

Non-technical stakeholders

Intelligence users

What Would be Nice to Have

Experience applying CV and machine learning (ML) techniques to SAR imagery and data to address intelligence problems

• Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
• We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is: $180,000 - $210,000

• Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
• We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Virginia Pay Range

$180,000 — $210,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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