Staff Scientist

Aechelon Technology, Inc.

Leading producer of 3D simulator content, including geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. Passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to helping make pilots safer.

Staff Scientist specializing in RF energy, radar phenomenology, and imaging techniques such as Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). Provide scientific guidance as part of an experienced sensor-simulation development team working to create realistic radar simulations that target existing and emerging market applications.

Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

• Lead research, development, and validation of physics-based models of RF energy propagation, scattering, and imaging, including SAR, Inverse SAR, Doppler Beam Sharpening, and related coherent imaging techniques.
• Develop computational models and algorithms that simulate radar phenomenology, sensor behavior, and imaging artifacts in realistic training environments.
• Provide scientific direction in RF system modeling and simulation; electromagnetic wave propagation, terrain/material interactions, radar cross-section behavior; advanced SAR processing algorithms and image formation; modeling of environmental and platform motion effects on radar signals; atmospheric, terrain, structure and entity modeling in the infrared spectrum.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to transition scientific models into real-time or near–real-time simulation software (primarily C/C++ on Windows and Linux).
• Produce technical documentation—including algorithms, models, assumptions, and validation approaches.
• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, present results, and guide sensor-modeling improvements.
• Assist in strategic research planning, technical risk assessment, and schedule estimation.

• Significant experience in RF systems, electromagnetics, radar imaging, or closely related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in radar signal processing and imaging algorithms (e.g., SAR/ISAR, matched filtering, motion compensation, interferometry).
• Strong background in applied physics, electromagnetic theory, and RF phenomenology.
• Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., C/C++, Python, MATLAB) and experience transitioning models into production environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with export-controlled technology and handle sensitive technical information.

PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a similar technical discipline with a focus on electromagnetics, radar, or signal processing.

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