Research and Development Image Scientist

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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .POSITION SPECIFICS We are seeking an Image Scientist to join our Image Science and Computer Vision team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

This team advances the state-of-the-art in image processing, computer vision, and computational imaging. You will work with a diverse engineering team to design, build, test, and/or integrate solutions to problems in the area of defense, law enforcement, security, disaster relief, human geography, disaster preparedness, and first response.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Lead programs and be part of a highly collaborative team Support scientific research projects by summarizing current research and application materials Model the imaging chain for many sensing modalities and platforms across a wide array of applications

Apply the scientific method across multiple disciplines to engineering and geospatial sciences and develop system analytics through organized experimentation

Develop the ability to discover and capture information from geospatial data to better represent the most advanced understanding of world events, systems, and discrete entities

Grow career and capabilities, Plan and conduct applied research, provide technical guidance, report results, foster trusted relationships with sponsors, lead small-to-medium research efforts, and advise on new and evolving technology and techniques

Engage in research efforts ranging from proof-of-concept through integrated production systems.

Required skills/experience areas include:

Subject matter expertise in modeling imaging systems and the image formation process in EO and/or SARSupport of imaging system research and development programs, and demonstrated leadership capabilities

Independent research and high-quality documentation of findings to communicate to a diverse team Design of experiments, analysis, and design or apply meaningful metrics to measure results

Execution of specific research projects and meet task deadlines and goals

Excellent communication skills Ability to express yourself and ideas successfully to others in order to provide understanding

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field of study

Writing and executing scripts in Python, R, Java, MATLAB, or some other broadly accessible language

Support of DoD/IC research programs

Your work location will fully on-site located in State College, PA but options exist for hybrid of on-site/work from home based on project-dependent ability . Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process .MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Senior Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science
14+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

None If filled as Research and Development Engineer - Advanced Professional, this position requires:

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science5+ years of relevant experience

Required

Certifications:

NoneARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site .psu.edu…