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About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Peraton is prime contractor for an IC customer on a program which includes support to a Test Center mission, test tool automation & development, and image quality services. About The Role We are seeking an Image Scientist who will support: * Product evaluations, quality studies, new product initializations, product algorithm assessments, or develop image quality equations to quantify the expected quality of a system given various parameters.
* Candidate should have a working understanding and practical application of modeling components of the image path to include sensor, detector, atmospheric, and material properties. * Simulation and modeling experience and ability to develop algorithm description documentation for software development is needed. * Familiarity with current Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages will be necessary to develop test and verification methodologies. GEOINT is a combination of Image intelligence (IMINT) and geolocation information.Specific sub-tasks and activities to be performed include (but are not limited to): * Sensor modeling; decomposing product formation elements to quantify the overall quality of the image chain
* Algorithm assessment to quantify the performance of a product with respect to desired mission applications
* Performing baseline assessment of system performance to support sensor initialization
* Operational monitoring of system performance over time
* Analysis of reported errors and artifacts and recommendation of possible causes and suggested corrective actions
* Generation of Image Quality Equations (IQEs)
* Relating the National Image Interpretability Ratings Scale (NIIRS) to physical characteristics of the image change
Qualifications Minimum Requirements: * US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph prior to starting.
* BS/BA degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering (or other engineering), Optics/Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related STEM degree and 0-2 years of experience. #PeratonEarlyCareer Details Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.