Spectral Scientist, Senior

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Leverage advanced and spe cia lized physics research expertise to test and analyze physical pheno mena , c ond uct and shape R & D programs, and to support S & T customer challenges. Apply extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentors and may supervise team members. Research and implement new met hods for hyperspectral data c ond itioning, analysis, modeling, and exploitation.

Perform radio met ric characterization and calibration of imaging systems. Perform experiment planning, ground truth spectro met er measurements and photo documentation, sensor performance verification, and data analysis. Write reports and briefings on findings. Provide subject matter expertise for certain industrial processes and weather- related remote sensing issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supporting spectral remote sensing projects
• Experience with scientific programming languages such as Python, IDL, or Matlab
• Knowledge of hyperspectral processing and exploitation algorithms, including data calibration, atmospheric correction, target detection, and target identification
• Knowledge of physical models for remote sensing or radio met ry
• Ability to produce effective written and verbal technical communications
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in Remote Sensing, Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Electrical Engineering

Additional Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience supporting spectral remote sensing projects
• Experience using FSTK
• Experience developing hyperspectral processing algorithms
• Experience developing target detection or classification algorithms
• Experience in statistical met hods for spectral o r spatial analysis
• Experience in linear and non-linear met hods of classification and spectral demixing
• Experience in dimensionality reduction and sparsity promoting met hods
• Experience designing and c ond ucting experiments to understand remote sensing phenomenology or assess algorithm performance
• Knowledge of spectral sensor models and data calibration
• Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Electrical Engineering, or a similar technical field

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 is required.

Compensation

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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 $ (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.

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