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Roles & Responsibilities
The CH&OS department is seeking a Computational Imaging Engineer who can work across disciplines, providing expertise in computer vision, numerical analysis, optical laboratory experimentation, and machine learning, with a particular focus on processing and analysis of large image-based datasets. Additional tasking may include work in camera calibration and integration, computer vision algorithm development, and integration of new and existing sensing solutions in support of related data collection efforts.
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience or a master’s degree
Degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field
Training, understanding, and research experience in optics, machine learning and image processing
Research experience in computer vision, particularly related to data classification and analysis of large datasets
Experience and interest in laboratory experimentation, including experimental design, experience with camera systems, optical alignment, and microscopy
Ability to evaluate technologies objectively, identify critical technical risks, and communicate both the potential and limitations of emerging capabilities
Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, proposals, decision briefings, and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to work with a team to address government challenges
The ability to think critically and be proactive in pursuing research and problem-solving
Expertise in scientific computing languages, including Python and MATLAB
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in photogrammetric data analysis, and design/buildout of photogrammetry pipelines
Experience processing LiDAR data and algorithm development related thereto
Expertise in Fourier analysis, Fourier optics, gaussian mixture modeling, and/or unsupervised machine learning
Active Secret security clearance
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- None
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Secret
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$103,600 - $129,500 - $155,400 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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