Expert SAR Imagery ScientistThe Opportunity: Leverage advanced and specialized physics research expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena, conduct and shape R&D programs, and support S&T client challenges. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.You Have: 6+ years of experience as an SAR Expert, working with collection, phenomenology, image formation process, and exploitation productsExperience with SARPy and MATLAB SAR toolboxExperience with RNIIRS, information theoretic-based image quality metrics, SAR imagery quality metrics, and sensor metadata such as graze or squintExperience exploiting SAR to determine the occurrence and location of an OOIExperience developing, testing, and evaluating new algorithms, processes, methodologies, and products using SAR imagery with tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Google Earth EngineExperience communicating with technical and non-technical audiences about the availability and capabilities of SARKnowledge of the principles of remote sensing and imagery processing, and advanced exploitation methodsActive TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph examAssociate's degree and 16+ years of experience with SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science, Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience with SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science, Master's degree and 13+ years of experience with SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science, Doctorate degree and 11+ years of experience with SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science, or 18+ years of experience with SAR, remote sensing, image processing, or image science in lieu of a degreeNice If You Have: Experience applying CV and machine learning to SAR imageryClearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. 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