OPIR Scientist

Key Role:

Leverage advanced and specialized physics research expertise to test and analyze physical phenomena, conduct and shape R&D programs, and to support S&T client challenges. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with OPIR sensors

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or C++ for algorithm development

• Experience with NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, and PyTorch for analytics and modeling

• Knowledge of Radiometric calibration, including counts-to-radiance conversion

• Knowledge of HDF5, NetCDF, or custom OPIR formats

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in a Physics, Math, Astronomy, or Remote Sensing field and 10+ years of experience in the IC, or Master's degree in a Physics, Math, Astronomy, or Remote Sensing field and 6+ years of experience in the IC

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with sensor artifacts, including blooming, dropouts, smear, or frame shifts

• Experience with ground sample distance, pixel subtension, and coverage geometry

• Experience with angular resolution and uncertainty cones in detection

• Experience with geolocation of detections via boresight alignment and Earth reference models

• Experience with missile warning, missile tracking, and SDA missions

• Experience with latency-sensitive versus forensics-based processing

• Knowledge of spectral band response

• Knowledge of correction for sensor drift, attitude error, or timestamp offsets

• Knowledge of platform-aware alignment such as satellite ephemerides

• Knowledge of event detection and alerting systems

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At 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.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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.